preceding
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
preceding means: Coming before something else in time, position, or order.
adjective
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Coming before something else in time, position, or order.
- Read the preceding page.
- Sales were higher than in the preceding year.
- The preceding chapters explain how the system works.
Questions about preceding
What does preceding mean?
Coming before something else in time, position, or order.
What is preceding in other languages?
Türkçe: önceki · Español: anterior · Français: précédent · Deutsch: vorhergehend · Italiano: precedente · 日本語: 前の
How do you pronounce preceding?
It is pronounced /prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/.
How do you use preceding in a sentence?
Read the preceding page. Sales were higher than in the preceding year.
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