preceding

Definitions

Coming or occurring before in time or order.

Existing or mentioned immediately before in a text or sequence.

Examples

The preceding chapter provides a detailed overview of the historical context.

Please review the preceding instructions before you begin the installation process.

The events of the preceding week led directly to the company's sudden decision.

Synonyms

prior former previous earlier antecedent foregoing precursory

Antonyms

subsequent following succeeding later ensuing future posterior