adj. Function: adjective
being before especially in time or in arrangement FF1C; the preceding day FF1E;
Synonyms: antecedent, anterior, foregoing, former, past, precedent, previous, prior
Related Words: other; preexistent; precursive, precursory; erstwhile, heretofore, hitherto
Contrasted Words: coming, ensuing, next, sequent, sequential, subsequent, successive
Antonyms: following, succeeding