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Antecedent

Description:

The term "antecedent" can be used as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it refers to something that comes before or precedes another, such as a cause, event, or circumstance. As an adjective, it describes something that precedes or comes before another thing. In grammar, antecedent refers to a word or phrase that a pronoun replaces or refers to.

Examples:

Noun:

• The economic recession was the antecedent to the company's bankruptcy.
• In history, antecedents play a significant role in understanding the present.
• Studying the antecedents of climate change helps scientists predict future changes.

Adjective:

• The antecedent events led to a disastrous outcome.
• Our decisions should be based on antecedent experiences.
• The antecedent model of the car had several design flaws.

Grammar:

• The pronoun "he" in the sentence "John is a doctor, and he is very skilled." refers to "John" as its antecedent.
• "My car is black" - The adjective "black" is an antecedent, modifying the noun "car".

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