preceding

/pri:'si:diɳ/

Thân thiện

The preceding chapter introduced the main characters.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Existing, occurring, or coming before in time, order, or place: Refers to something that is prior or previous to something else.
   • In a position or sequence immediately before: Specifically indicates the one directly before the current point of reference.

Usage

• The adjective "preceding" is used to describe a noun. It typically comes before the noun it modifies (e.g., "the preceding chapter") but can also follow a linking verb (e.g., "The events were preceding").
• It is a formal term commonly used in written and academic contexts to establish chronological or logical order.

Examples

• Before a noun:
  • Please review the preceding paragraph for context.
  • The preceding year was marked by significant economic growth.
• After a linking verb:
  • All the arguments preceding were based on outdated data. (Note: In this participial use, it functions similarly to an adjective.)

Advanced Usage

• "As mentioned in the preceding...": A common phrase used in formal writing to refer back to a previous point.
  • As mentioned in the preceding section, the methodology has three phases.
• In legal or official documents: Used to refer to prior clauses, articles, or items.
  • The terms outlined in the preceding clause shall remain in effect.

Variants and Related Words

• Precede (verb): To come before something in time, order, or position.
  • The appetizer will precede the main course.
• Precedence (noun): The condition of being considered more important than something else; priority.
  • Safety must take precedence over speed.
• Precedent (noun): An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide for subsequent situations.
  • The court's ruling set a legal precedent.

Synonyms

• Previous: Existing or occurring before in time or order.
• Prior: Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
• Foregoing: Previously stated or written.
• Antecedent: A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.

Antonyms

• Following: Coming after or as a result of.
• Subsequent: Occurring or coming after something else.
• Succeeding: Coming after something in time; subsequent.

Phrases and Collocations

• The preceding day/night/week: The day/night/week immediately before.
  • He had arrived the preceding night.
• Immediately preceding: Directly or right before.
  • The month immediately preceding the audit showed irregularities.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
   • a retiring member of the board
2. existing or coming before

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• past
• preceding
• retiring