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preceding - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'preceding' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Preceding [ a.]
- Going before; -- opposed to following.
- In the direction toward which stars appear to move. See Following, 2.
2 . Preceding [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Precede

Meaning of 'preceding' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . preceding [ s]
Meaning (1):
- of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
Example in sentence:
  • a retiring member of the board