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Antecedent

Definition:

An antecedent refers to something that comes before or precedes another thing. It can refer to a noun, pronoun, or clause that is later referred to by another word, called a pronoun.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A thing or event that comes before another in time, order, or logic.

Example sentence: The discovery of fire was a significant antecedent to the advancement of human civilization.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Definition: A word that is used in place of a noun and refers to an antecedent noun mentioned earlier.

Example sentence: John lost his wallet; he is searching for it everywhere.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something that precedes or comes before another thing.

Example sentence: The antecedent events led to a series of unfortunate consequences.

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Sense 4:

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Modifying a verb or adjective to indicate that an action or quality is occurring or is true before or prior to another.

Example sentence: He encountered the problem antecedently and already knew how to solve it.

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