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preceding
UK
/prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈsidɪŋ/
Translations
Comments preceding the announcement hinted at the decision.
Les commentaires précédant l'annonce laissaient entendre la décision.
Definitions
Comments preceding the announcement hinted at the decision.
Synonyms
more preceding
Comp.
most preceding
Super.
UK
/prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
Translations
The preceding chapter provided a detailed overview of the topic.
Le chapitre précédent a fourni un aperçu détaillé du sujet.
Additional translations
Definitions
The preceding chapter provided a detailed overview of the topic.
UK
/prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈsidɪŋ/
Used substantively to refer to what has gone before.
Translations
The preceding will serve as the basis for our conclusions.
Ce qui précède servira de base à nos conclusions.
Additional translations
Definitions
The preceding will serve as the basis for our conclusions.
Synonyms
the foregoing
the previous
the prior
the antecedent
the earlier
the former
preceding
Gerund
preceded
Past Simple
preceded
Past Participle
preceding
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈsiːd/
US
/prɪˈsid/
Translations
The meeting will precede the lunch break.
La réunion précédera la pause déjeuner.
Additional translations
Definitions
The meeting will precede the lunch break.
The guide will precede the group on the hike.
She preceded her speech with a joke to lighten the mood.
In many traditional societies, age precedes all other qualifications.