preceding

/pɹiːˈsiːdɪŋ/

verb

To go before, go in front of.

Examples :

"Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide."

verb

To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce.

Examples :

"The teacher preceded the lecture with a brief review of the previous day's material. "

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verb

To have higher rank than (someone or something else).

Examples :

"The senior partner preceded the junior partner in the presentation. "

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adjective

Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.

Examples :

"On the preceding Monday Shobana had gone on vacation."

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Meanings

Examples :

"Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide."

Examples :

"The teacher preceded the lecture with a brief review of the previous day's material. "

Examples :

"The senior partner preceded the junior partner in the presentation. "

Examples :

"On the preceding Monday Shobana had gone on vacation."

Related Words

preceded verb

To go before, go in front of.

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

occurring verb

To happen or take place.

genocide noun

The systematic killing of substantial numbers of people on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, social status, or other particularities.

previous noun

An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")

introduce verb

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

sequence noun

A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series

material noun

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

precedes verb

To go before, go in front of.

cultural adjective

Pertaining to culture.

physical noun

Physical examination.

presentation noun

The act of presenting, or something presented