Grade 7

antecedent

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(an-te-ced-ent) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a thing that comes before something else.

Example Sentence

A sunny day is an antecedent of a picnic.

More Example Sentences

The antecedent event led to a big change.

Synonyms

predecessor; forerunner; precursor

Antonyms

after; subsequent

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Rhymes

  • needn't

  • decedent
  • precedent

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