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preceding Antonyms

Opposite of preceding

Because the opposite of preceding shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Existing, happening, or coming immediately before in time, order, or position.

Usage Example

"The main conclusions of the study are summarized in the following chapter."

Strongest
following
subsequent
succeeding
Strong
ensuing
next
later

• verb (Context 2)

To come before something in time, order, or position (present participle of precede).

Usage Example

"The weeks following the championship match were filled with intense training."

Strongest
following
succeeding
Strong
ensuing

Similar words to preceding

Words similar to preceding shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

previous
prior
foregoing
earlier
predating
antedating
former
antecedent
See all synonyms of preceding

• Nearby Words

precedence
precedent
precedented
preceding
precious
preciously
preciousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Preceding. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/preceding
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