Preceding

Pronunciation: /prɪˈsidɪŋ/

Definitions of preceding

adjective describing or referring to something that comes before or is in front of something else

Example Sentences

A1 The preceding sentence was very simple and easy to understand.

A2 In the preceding chapter, the main character faced many challenges.

B1 The preceding steps in the recipe are crucial for a successful outcome.

B2 The preceding research studies have laid the foundation for our current project.

C1 The preceding arguments presented by the author were well-supported and persuasive.

C2 The preceding events in history have shaped the world as we know it today.

Examples of preceding in a Sentence

formal The analysis of the data from the preceding year showed a significant increase in sales.

informal I can't believe you missed the movie that was on right before the one we watched. It was the preceding film.

slang I heard the party at Sarah's house was lit, but I couldn't make it because of the preceding engagement I had.

figurative The artist carefully studied the strokes in the painting preceding his, trying to learn from the master's technique.

Grammatical Forms of preceding

• past tense: preceded
• plural: preceding
• comparative: more preceding
• superlative: most preceding
• present tense: precede
• future tense: will precede
• perfect tense: have preceded
• continuous tense: is preceding
• singular: preceding
• positive degree: preceding
• infinitive: to precede
• gerund: preceding
• participle: preceding

Origin and Evolution of preceding

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'preceding' originated from the Latin word 'praecedere' which means 'to go before'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'preceding' has maintained its original meaning of 'coming before' but has also been used in a broader context to refer to anything that comes before something else in a sequence or order.