MeanOF

preceding

- adjective (adj)

Meaning: earlier, above

Synonyms: abovementioned above-named aforeknown aforementioned aforesaid ahead of antecedent anterior before erstwhile foregoing forerunning former forward front head heretofore introductory lead leading one time other past pioneer pioneering precedent precursive precursory preexistent prefatory preliminary preparatory prevenient previous prior supra

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