Preceding

Synonyms of preceding

• prior
• previous
• former

Antonyms of preceding

• following
• subsequent
• succeeding

Collocations of preceding

preceding year

Frequency: 80 %

The company saw significant growth in the preceding year.

preceding sentence

Frequency: 75 %

The preceding sentence foreshadowed the twist in the plot.

preceding chapter

Frequency: 70 %

The events in the preceding chapter set the stage for the climax.

preceding paragraph

Frequency: 65 %

The information in the preceding paragraph clarifies the main point.

preceding month

Frequency: 60 %

The project was completed in the preceding month.

Idiomatic Expressions for preceding

• Phrase: the preceding paragraph
  Meaning: refers to the paragraph that came before the current one
  Usage: As mentioned in the preceding paragraph, we will need to make some adjustments.