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preceding Synonyms

Another word for preceding

Choosing another word for preceding depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 previous chapter."

Strongest
previous
prior
foregoing
Strong
earlier
former
antecedent
above

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
predating
antedating
forerunning
heralding
prefacing

Opposites of preceding

The opposite of preceding shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

following
subsequent
succeeding
ensuing
next
later
See all opposites of preceding

• Nearby Words

precedence
precedent
precedented
preceding
precentrix
precept
precheck

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