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predecessor

/ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/noun4 syllables

Predecessor means: something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone.

Synonyms for predecessor10

noun, as in something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

harbinger, forerunner, herald, precursor

also used for predecessor

antecessor, ancestor, foreganger, ancient, elder, precessor

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What does predecessor mean?2

noun

1

something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

2

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Predecessor in a sentence

  • The new model was larger, faster and more refined than its predecessor.vvv123
  • First, we must acknowledge the errors made by our predecessors.mailohilohi
  • Like their predecessors, they also hunted seals and fished in the rich waters.CM
  • We like the present headmaster better than his predecessor.CM
  • His humble background parallels that of his predecessor.unknown
  • He defies the present government which is no less oppressive than its predecessor.unknown
  • This candidate is significantly better compared to his predecessor.neron
  • The president has promised a more austere administration than that of his predecessor.Cangarejo

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Forms of predecessor

as a noun

plural
predecessors