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preceding

Definition

  • adjective: existing, happening, or coming before
  • adjective: existing, coming, or occurring immediately before in time or place

Examples

  • The 'preceding' week he had been on vacation.

  • the 'preceding' chapter

  • the 'preceding' year

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) $ at percent... pay it off with another card at percent. Ah, shit! Federal heavy, slow immediately to match preceding aircraft. Over. CONTROLLER: Jesus, wake up! Wake up! SETH: The little girl asked me if she could be an angel. CASSIEL: (..)
    1998 City of Angels