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predecessornoun [ C ] uk
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/ˈpriː.dɪˌses.ər/ us
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C2 someone who had a job or a position before someone else, or something that comes before another thing in time or in a series: My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years. The latest Ferrari is not only faster than its predecessors but also more comfortable.
More examplesFewer examplesEach new leader would blame his predecessor for all the evils of the past.In her speech, she paid a glowing tribute to her predecessor.She spoke scathingly of the poor standard of work done by her predecessor.You need to learn from the mistakes of your predecessors.This system is much more efficient than its predecessor.
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a person who had a job or position before someone else, or a thing that comes before another in time or in a series: My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years. The latest model is faster and sleeker than its predecessors.
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predecessor | Business English
predecessornoun [ C ] uk
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the person who had a particular job or position before someone else: His predecessor had left him with many problems to address in the department.
a machine, system, law, etc. that has been replaced by a new one: The new model retains all the advantages of its predecessor but offers five times the speed.
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One generation later, young businessmen with a higher level of education than their predecessors have decided to enter the political arena themselves.
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But a series of actions, each insignificantly different from its predecessor, can take us from one to the other.
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We will also introduce a procedure to merge vertices with the same predecessors of a -graph system.
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These presidents dismantled the elements of the rule of law that had been constructed during the divided government of their predecessors.
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The continuing organisations retained many features of their predecessors.
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It is not necessary that it is a predecessor of the leaf.
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Children who have been brought up in an age of television are not as ready to sit in rows conjugating irregular verbs as their predecessors.
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Although exhibiting a strongly contrasting, lyrical expressive character, this section is linked with its predecessor in the use of similar developmental procedures and formal characteristics.
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According to the extractive foraging model, each new adaptive radiation of hominids has maintained and elaborated on the extractive technologies of its predecessors.
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This innovation has yielded models that outperform their predecessors in terms of matching several business cycle features.
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They knew that they were, if not more intellectually honest, then certainly more intellectually shrewd than their predecessors.
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This caricature was buttressed by the reflections of many major early modern philosophers on the merits of their predecessors.
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Yet an absence of piety was certainly not unknown among their old-regime predecessors.
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Each new instalment in the series (through volume 7) has equalled or improved upon the sales figures of its predecessor.
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predecessor
noun
pre·de·ces·sor
ˈpre-də-ˌse-sər
ˈprē-;
ˌpre-də-ˈse-,
ˌprē-
Synonyms of predecessor
1
: one that precedes
especially
: a person who has previously occupied a position or office to which another has succeeded
2
archaic
: ancestor
Synonyms
ancestor
antecedent
archetype
daddy
foregoer
forerunner
granddaddy
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precursor
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Examples of predecessor in a Sentence
Today's computers are much faster than their predecessors were.
the once-ubiquitous typewriter was the predecessor of today's electronic keyboard
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Johnson’s move to keep an initiative kick-started by his predecessor Lori Lightfoot will help combat vacancy rates in the city’s central business district, which climbed to a record in the fourth quarter, according to real estate brokerage Jones Lang LaSalle.
—Shruti Date Singh, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024
Charles Moran, president of Log Cabin Republicans, the main Republican LGBTQ+ organization, chalked it up to a personality difference between Garvey and his predecessors.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
The challenge facing House Speaker Mike Johnson is the same as the one that plagued his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy.
—Nr Editors, National Review, 1 Mar. 2024
By pushing through changes that his predecessor had tried but failed to implement in the face of resistance from doctors, Mr. Yoon is hoping to improve his profile in an election year.
—Jin Yu Young, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
Within this evolving landscape, Wi-Fi 7 emerges as a definitive response to the escalating demand, aspiring to transcend the functionalities offered by its predecessor, Wi-Fi 6.
—Cristian Randieri, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
This transfer of equity will make the generation wealthier than all their predecessors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
Like its predecessor, the Chandler Mariachi Festival, this event promises to become an annual occurrence at the theater, which is seeking to expand its outreach to different communities and cultures in the Valley.
—Nadia Cantú, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
Sparing us the decade-long gap between those projects, Winslet has made a quick return to HBO with The Regime, a six-episode story that struggles to come together as the equal of its predecessors.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2024
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Etymology
Middle English predecessour, from Anglo-French predecessur, from Late Latin praedecessor, from Latin prae- pre- + decessor retiring governor, from decedere to depart, retire from office — more at decease
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14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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predecessor
noun
pre·de·ces·sor
ˈpred-ə-ˌses-ər
ˈprēd-
: one that precedes
especially
: a person who has held a position or office before another
Etymology
Middle English predecessour "predecessor," from early French predecesseur (same meaning), from Latin praedecessor "one that goes before," from prae- "before, pre-," and decessor "retiring governor," from decedere "to depart," from de- "from" and cedere "to go, go away" — related to ancestor, concede
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predecessornoun [ C ] uk
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the person who was in a job or position before: He seems a lot better than his predecessor.
predecessor noun [C]
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something that existed before another, similar thing: The predecessors to these computers were much larger and heavier.
(Definition of predecessor from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Translations of predecessor
in Chinese (Traditional)
前任，前輩, 原有事物，前身…
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in Chinese (Simplified)
前任，前辈, 原有事物，前身…
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in Spanish
predecesor, predecesora, antepasado…
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in Portuguese
predecessor, predecessora, antecessor…
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in Dutch
in Tamil
in Hindi
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in Norwegian
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in Russian
in Telugu
in Bengali
in Czech
in Indonesian
in Thai
in Vietnamese
in Polish
पूर्वाधिकारी, आधीचे…
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aynı görevi önceden yapmış kimse, bir önceki benzer şey, selef…
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prédécesseur, ancêtres…
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voorganger, voorouder…
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வேறொருவருக்கு முன்னால் ஒரு வேலை அல்லது பதவி இருந்த ஒருவர், அல்லது காலப்போக்கில் அல்லது ஒரு தொடரில் மற்றொரு விஷயத்திற்கு முன் வரும் ஒன்று…
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(व्यक्ति) पूर्वाधिकारी, (वस्तु) पूर्ववर्ती…
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પુરોગામી…
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forgænger, forfader…
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företrädare, föregångare, förfader…
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terdahulu, nenek moyang…
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der Vorgänger / die Vorgängerin, der Vorfahr / die Vorfahrin…
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forgjenger, stamfar, forfedre…
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پیشرو, پہلے کا…
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попередник, предок…
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предшественник, старая модель, предмет…
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వేరొకరి కంటే ముందు ఉద్యోగం లేదా స్థానం ఉన్న వ్యక్తి, లేదా సమయం లేదా శ్రేణిలో మరొక విషయానికంటే ముందు వచ్చే విషయం…
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পূর্বসূরি…
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předchůdce, předek…
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pendahulu, leluhur…
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คนที่อยู่มาก่อน, บรรพบุรุษ…
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người tiền nhiệm, tổ tiên…
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poprzedni-k/czka, poprzednik, przodek…
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predecessornoun [ C ] us
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/ˈpred.ə.ses.ɚ/ uk
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C2 someone who had a job or a position before someone else, or something that comes before another thing in time or in a series: My predecessor held this job for twelve years. The latest Ferrari is not only faster than its predecessors but also more comfortable.
More examplesFewer examplesEach new leader would blame his predecessor for all the evils of the past.In her speech, she paid a glowing tribute to her predecessor.She spoke scathingly of the poor standard of work done by her predecessor.You need to learn from the mistakes of your predecessors.This system is much more efficient than its predecessor.
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(Definition of predecessor from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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predecessornoun [ C ] us
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/ˈpred·əˌses·ər, ˈpri·də-/
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a person who had a job or position before someone else, or a thing that comes before another in time or in a series: My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years. The latest model is faster and sleeker than its predecessors.
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predecessor | Business English
predecessornoun [ C ] uk
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the person who had a particular job or position before someone else: His predecessor had left him with many problems to address in the department.
a machine, system, law, etc. that has been replaced by a new one: The new model retains all the advantages of its predecessor but offers five times the speed.
(Definition of predecessor from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of predecessor
predecessor
But unlike their predecessors, these stamps probably won't be traveling over 4.67 billion miles to reach their final destination.
From The Verge
The women of our generation have become far more independent than their predecessors.
From Huffington Post
It was clear that interactive and shared computer systems were more socially constructive then their bureaucratic, centralized predecessors.
From Ars Technica
Younger gang members have not adhered to the organized leadership structure set up by predecessors.
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His predecessors exercised, too, some of them fiercely.
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But its revelations are just as shocking as those in most of its less-well-aged predecessors.
From Washington Post
Almost all of her predecessors had similar problems.
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But it is exactly what his predecessors failed to do.
From Plain Dealer
At a glance, the 4th gen chips don't appear wildly different from their predecessors.
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As cakewalk dances became more popular, they gave rise to their own form of music, an early predecessor of what's now known as ragtime.
From NPR
Hopefully the movie will end up being better than its predecessor for it.
From Gizmodo
We can either rally as our predecessors did, or fuel the fire through banter devoid of reality.
From cleveland.com
But like their predecessors, they also come with a lot of extra software you probably didn't ask for.
From The Verge
But the immediate impact of this new trademark was also in its radical departure from its illustrative, pictorial predecessor.
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The company prides itself on engineering products which work in different and better ways than their predecessors.
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predecessor
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Definition of predecessor
as in forerunner
something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed
the once-ubiquitous typewriter was the predecessor of today's electronic keyboard
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GamesDaily CrosswordWord PuzzleWord FinderAll gamesFeaturedWord of the DaySynonym of the DayWord of the YearNew wordsLanguage storiesAll featuredPop cultureSlangEmojiMemesAcronymsGender and sexualityAll pop cultureWriting tipsGrammar Coach™Writing hubGrammar essentialsCommonly confusedAll writing tipsGamesFeaturedPop cultureWriting tipspredecessor[ pred-uh-ses-er, pred-uh-ses-er or, especially British, pree-duh-ses-er ]show ipaSee synonyms for: predecessorpredecessors on Thesaurus.comnouna person who precedes another in an office, position, etc.something succeeded or replaced by something else: The new monument in the park is more beautiful than its predecessor.Archaic. an ancestor; forefather.See moreOrigin of predecessor1First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English predecessour, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin praedēcessor, from Latin prae- pre- + dēcessor “retiring official” (equivalent to dēcēd(ere) “to withdraw” + -tor -tor; see de-, cede )Words Nearby predecessorpredatorpredatorypredatory pricingpredawnpredeceasepredecessorpredellapredepositpredesignatepredestinarianpredestinateDictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use predecessor in a sentenceThe new model, however, has 60 percent more air capacity than its predecessor, which allows for greater adjustments between soft and firm.Audi’s e-Tron GT charges up fast, but turns even faster | Stan Horaczek | February 10, 2021 | Popular-ScienceHe years ago pushed for an infrastructure tax hike that ultimately never happened and has supported tax hikes more than his predecessor.Gloria Eagerly Flagged Budget Issues But Is Less Eager to ID Solutions | Lisa Halverstadt | February 4, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoShe was hired behind closed doors, before the public even knew that her predecessor was leaving.Morning Report: San Diegans Are Drowning in Water Debt | Voice of San Diego | January 28, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoTwo factions, the Greens and Blues—the predecessors of today’s soccer hooligans—broke into a fight.Want to Get Out Alive? Follow the Ants - Issue 95: Escape | Conor Myhrvold | January 28, 2021 | NautilusLewis and Libby dove deep into Marten’s tenure, including how she got the job — and how her predecessor may be set up to take a similarly unconventional path to lead the district.VOSD Podcast: Cindy Marten Gets a Big Promotion | Nate John | January 22, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoUnder the current president and his predecessor, Jett notes, the ambassadorship of Belize has gone to college roommates.U.S. Embassies Have Always Been for Sale | William O’Connor | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAustin Mahone, the teenage pop star with a more wholesome image than his predecessor Justin Bieber wants to tell you his story.Portrait of the Austin Mahone as a Teen Idol | William O’Connor | December 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe 247 was the first airplane really to define the form of a modern airliner, flying faster and higher than any predecessor.Flying Coach Is the New Hell: How Airlines Engineer You Out of Room | Clive Irving | November 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTScott says he last spoke to his predecessor a few days ago, although he never explicitly gave his blessing.Democratic Africa Gets Its First White Leader | Nico Hines | October 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNow Obama needs his predecessor to help prevent a solid Republican Congress from hassling him all the way to January 20, 2017.The Only Way for Democrats to Win | Jonathan Alter | October 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe clock struck ten, and clerks poured in faster than ever, each one in a greater perspiration than his predecessor.The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2) | Charles DickensFor instance, the North Midland railway, part predecessor of the Midland, was involved in difficulty.Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowBut the victory of Maubeuge nearly cost him his head, as that of Handschtten had done for his predecessor.Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonThe lofty part of his predecessor Ximenes was out of the range, not more of his intellectual, than his moral capacity.The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayThis is Cervantes's description of the national stage in the time of his immediate predecessor, Lope de Rueda.Spanish Life in Town and Country | L. Higgin and Eugne E. StreetSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for predecessorpredecessor/ (ˈpriːdɪˌsɛsə) /nouna person who precedes another, as in an officesomething that precedes something elsean ancestor; forefatherSee moreOrigin of predecessor1C14: via Old French from Late Latin praedēcessor, from prae before + dēcēdere to go away, from dē away + cēdere to goCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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/ˈpriːdəˌsɛsə/
noun
plural
predecessors
predecessor
/ˈprɛdəˌsɛsɚ/
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/ˈpriːdəˌsɛsə/
noun
plural
predecessors
Britannica Dictionary definition of PREDECESSOR
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1
:
a person who had a job or position before someone else
The company's new president has changed many of the policies that were introduced by his predecessor. [=by the previous president]
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opposite successor
2
:
something that comes before something else
Today's computers are much faster than their predecessors were.
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