Meaning of the word preceding in English

What does preceding mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

preceding

US /priːˈsiː.dɪŋ/
UK /prɪˈsiː.dɪŋ/

Adjective

existing or coming before in time or order

Example:
The preceding chapter discussed the causes of the war.
Please refer to the preceding paragraph for more details.