Grade 7

antecedent (an-te-ced-ent)

Definition


adjective.
going before another in time or order;
noun.
a thing or event that precedes

Example Sentence

It was an antecedent event.

Synonyms

previous; prior; foregoing

Antonyms

after; subsequent

Rhymes

  • needn't

  • decedent
  • precedent

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  • antecedent