WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

predecessor
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun predecessor has 1 sense
  1. predecessor - one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
    --1 is a kind of     precursor, forerunner
    --1 has particulars: forefather
    Derived form: verb precede3

Definitions from the Web

Predecessor

Definition: A person or thing that comes before another in time, rank, or office.

Example sentences:

  1. George Washington was the predecessor of John Adams as the President of the United States.
  2. The cassette tape was the predecessor to the compact disc.
  3. The current CEO's predecessor retired after serving the company for 20 years.
  4. The ancient Greeks are considered the predecessors of modern western civilization.

Explore related products on Amazon:

predators predatory predatory animal predawn predecease predeceased predecer predecesor predecessor predecessor s predecessors predecessr predecide predefine predefined predersessor predessesor

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus