Anterior, above, and antecedent are all synonyms for preceding. Following and subsequent are antonyms of preceding. And here are 31 another word for preceding.
The noun "preceding" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 1 synonym with 4 letters, 3 synonyms with 5 letters, 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 4 synonyms with 7 letters, 3 synonyms with 8 letters, 2 synonyms with 9 letters, 2 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, 2 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, 2 synonyms with 15 letters, 1 synonym with 17 letters, and 1 synonym with 18 letters, for a total of 29 synonyms.
The preceding chapter was informative.
The preceding week was very busy.
In the preceding hours, tensions rose.
The preceding discussion was quite lively.
The preceding events led to confusion.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Predominantly | Rarely, occasionally | Mainly, mostly |
| Thriving | Declining, struggling | Flourishing, prospering |
| Adding | Subtracting, removing | Including, incorporating |
| Depending | Independent, self-reliant | Based on, contingent on |
| Reading | Writing, ignoring | Perusal, study |
| Eye-catching | Inconspicuous, unexceptional | Striking, arresting |
| Prediction | Retrospection, recollection | Forecast, prophecy |
| Single | Married, double, multiple | One, one only |
| Prerequisite | Unnecessary, non-essential | Necessary condition, precondition |
| Overarching | Specific, limited | All-encompassing, comprehensive |
| Searching | Casual, cursory, vague | Observant, penetrating |
| Groundbreaking | Unimaginative, conventional | Innovative, inventive |
| Media | Silence, isolation | Press, news outlets |
| Outgoing | Reserved, introverted, withdrawn | Extrovert, uninhibited |
| Mediocre | Exceptional, excellent | Ordinary, common |
| Previously | After, as a result of | Formerly, earlier |
| Wellbeing | Misery, illbeing | Welfare, health |
| Meaningless | Significant, purposeful | Unintelligible, incomprehensible |
| Preliminary to | Final, conclusive | In preparation for, before |
| Preliminary | Concluding, closing, final | Preparatory, introductory |
| Striking | Inconspicuous, unremarkable | Noticeable, obvious |
| Captivating | Boring, uninteresting | Entrancing, mesmerizing |
| Subordinate | Central, major, chief | Lower-ranking, junior |
| Piece | Whole, entirety | Bit, section |
| Nothing | Everything, something | Not a thing, not a single thing |
| Prestige | Disrepute, obscurity | Status, standing |
| Refreshing | Stale, draining | Invigorating, revitalizing |
| Handwriting | Typing, printing | Writing, script |
| Breathtaking | Dull, mundane | Spectacular, magnificent |
| Preferred | Undesired, rejected | Favored, chosen |
| Prefer | Dislike, reject | Like better, would rather (have) |
| Faced | Avoided, ignored | Confronted, encountered |
| Never ending | Temporary, finite | Incessant, continuous |
| Mesmerizing | Boring, uninteresting | Captivating, enchanting |
| Terrifying | Comforting, reassuring | Horrifying, frightening |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| Running | Walking, standing | Administration, management |
| Long-lasting | Short-lived, ephemeral | Enduring, lasting |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| Precede | Follow, succeed | Go/come before, go in advance of |
| Talking | Silent, listening | Speaking, chatting |
| Fulfilling | Empty, unsatisfying | Gratifying, satisfying |
| Masterpiece | Failure, mediocrity | Triumph, coup |
| At present | In the past, in the future | At the moment, just now |
| Present | Past, future, absent | In attendance, attending |
| Amazing | Everyday, ordinary, unimpressive | Astonishing, astounding |
| Premise | Conclusion, result | Assumption, proposition |
| Reckless | Careful, cautious, prudent | Rash, careless |
| Gathering | Scattering, dispersing | Assembly, meeting |
| Seeing | Blind, overlooking | Observing, viewing |
| Monitoring | Ignoring, neglecting | Observing, tracking |
| Bring | Take, accept | Conduct, escort |
| Earrings | Gloves, necklace | Studs, hoops |
| Tedious | Exciting, interesting | Boring, monotonous |
| Misunderstanding | Harmony, clarity, agreement | Misinterpretation, misconstruction |