preceding
Pronunciation:
/pɹiːˈsiːdɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To go before, go in front of.
Example: Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide.
To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce.
To have higher rank than (someone or something else).
adjective
Definitions
Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
Example: On the preceding Monday Shobana had gone on vacation.