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Predecessor (Noun)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The new CEO was determined to outdo her predecessor and increase the company's profits within the first year.
  • His predecessor had left the team in shambles, so it was a challenge for the new coach to rebuild their morale.
  • The president's predecessor had made several unpopular decisions that continued to affect the country long after they left office.
  • As the new editor-in-chief, she was eager to put her own stamp on the magazine and move away from the style of her predecessor.
  • The company's founder was a difficult act to follow, and many of his successors struggled to live up to the standard set by their predecessor.

Hypernyms

  • Forerunner

Related Words

  • Precede (verb)

Meaning 2

Something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Forerunner
  • Harbinger
  • Herald
  • Precursor

Hypernyms

  • Indicant
  • Indication
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