Associations to the word «Preceding»

Wiktionary

PRECEDING, adjective. Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
PRECEDING, verb. Present participle of precede

Dictionary definition

PRECEDING, adjective. Existing or coming before.
PRECEDING, adjective. Of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office; "a retiring member of the board".

Wise words

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