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👤Predecessor

noun
/ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/
predatory predestine

Meaning

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
A person who held a position or office before the current holder.

Example Sentences

The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.

The new CEO thanked her predecessor for his service.

Synonyms

forerunner, antecedent, previous holder, former, precursor, former holder
Entry 1
forerunner, antecedent, previous holder, former
Entry 2
forerunner, antecedent, precursor, former holder

Antonyms

successor, follower, descendant
Entry 1
successor, follower, descendant
Entry 2
successor, follower

Collocations

immediate predecessor, worthy predecessor, predecessor company, predecessor's legacy, predecessor in office
Entry 1
immediate predecessor, worthy predecessor, predecessor company, predecessor's legacy
Entry 2
predecessor in office, immediate predecessor, worthy predecessor

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