Synonyms: preceding
Definition: existing or coming before
Similar words: above
Definition: appearing earlier in the same text
Usage: flaws in the above interpretation
Similar words: above-mentioned, above-named
Definition: mentioned or named earlier in the same text
Similar words: foregoing
Definition: especially of writing or speech; going before
Similar words: prefatorial, prefatory, introductory
Definition: serving as an introduction or preface
Similar words: precedent
Definition: preceding in time, order, or significance
Similar words: premedical
Definition: preceding and preparing for the study of medicine
Usage: premedical courses
Similar words: preparative, preparatory, propaedeutic
Definition: preceding and preparing for something
Usage: preparatory steps
Definition: just preceding something else in time or order
Usage: the previous owner; my old house was larger
Synonyms: past, preceding, retiring
Definition: of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
Usage: a retiring member of the board