Thesaurus: preceding

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Precede
2. a. Going before; -- opposed to following.
3. a. In the direction toward which stars appear to move. See Following, 2.
4. adj. existing or coming before
5. adj. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
6. 1. Going before; -- opposed to following. 2. (Astron.) In the direction toward which stars appear to move. See Following, 2.
7. In the direction toward which stars appear to move. SeeFollowing, 2.
8. j:100 a. existing or coming before