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preceding

[/prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/]
adjective/verb (present participle)
precedente, anterior, que precede
1. coming or occurring before something in time or order
In the preceding chapter, the author introduced the main character.
No capítulo precedente, o autor apresentou o personagem principal.
2. going in front; leading the way
The preceding vehicle turned left at the intersection.
O veículo que ia à frente virou à esquerda no cruzamento.
3. present participle of 'precede': to come before in time or order
The storm is preceding the arrival of cold air.
A tempestade está precedendo a chegada do ar frio.
Synonyms
priorpreviousearlierantecedentforegoing
Antonyms
followingsubsequentlatersucceeding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
precedente, anterior
most common usage
São Paulo
precedente
preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
precedente, anterior
both terms used interchangeably

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the preceding manner
as in the preceding instance
the preceding example
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