Meaning of the word antecedent in English
What does antecedent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
antecedent
US /ˌæn.t̬əˈsiː.dənt/
UK /ˌæn.tiˈsiː.dənt/
Noun
a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another
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Historical antecedents can help us understand current political conflicts.
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In the sentence 'John lost his keys', 'John' is the antecedent of the pronoun 'his'.
Adjective
preceding in time or order; previous or preexisting
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The lawyer looked for antecedent cases to support her argument.
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There were no antecedent warnings before the earthquake struck.