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preceding Definition and Meaning in English (preceding definition)

adjective
Synonyms:previousearlierforegoing
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Preceding definition: Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.

Definitions of Preceding

  1. 1adjective

    Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.

Example Sentences

“The preceding chapter provided an overview of the topic.”

“Please refer to the preceding paragraph for more details.”

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infinitiveprecede
third person singularprecedes
past tensepreceded
nounprecedence
nounprecedent

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Preceding definition: Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
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'Preceding' translates to 'preceding' in English. Preceding definition: Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
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