Preceding
adjective
1.
that precedes; previous:
Refer back to the footnote on the preceding page.
verb (used with object), preceded, preceding.
1.
to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time.
2.
to introduce by something preliminary; preface:
to precede one’s statement with a qualification.
verb (used without object), preceded, preceding.
3.
to go or come before.
noun
4.
Journalism. copy printed at the beginning of a news story presenting late bulletins, editorial notes, or prefatory remarks.
adjective
1.
(prenominal) going or coming before; former
verb
1.
to go or be before (someone or something) in time, place, rank, etc
2.
(transitive) to preface or introduce
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