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foregoing
adjective
Synonyms
preceding, antecedent, foregoing, previous, prior, former, anterior mean being before.
preceding usually implies being immediately before in time or in place.
antecedent applies to order in time and may suggest a causal relation.
foregoing applies chiefly to statements.
previous and prior imply existing or occurring earlier, but prior often adds an implication of greater importance.
former implies always a definite comparison or contrast with something that is latter.
anterior applies to position before or ahead of usually in space, sometimes in time or order.
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15th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Foregoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foregoing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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