preceding
/pɹɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
Adjective
Examples
On the preceding Monday Shobana had gone on vacation.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “preceding” mean?
Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
Is “preceding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.