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antecedently

adverb

as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time check your flight status antecedently to leaving home for the airport just in case there's a delay

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for antecedently
  1. already
  2. ahead
  3. previously
  4. early
Adverb
  • StandardX has already signed agreements with leading fusion developers to manufacture tritium to support their missions in bringing fusion power to the grid.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Experts are debating the existential risks of AI, but the financial risks are already here.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of already
Adverb
  • Ultimately, Jenkins capped the drive with a 4-yard keeper, putting UCF ahead 34-27 with 33 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • On the verge of its first win in Death Valley in 25 years, the Tar Heels instead came from 14 points ahead to lose, 28-20, against Clemson on a wet, weird and utterly disappointing day for the baby blue faithful.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of ahead
Adverb
  • Preventive maintenance at a scale that was previously cost-prohibitive.
    — Sumeet Salwan, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Trump had not previously cited national security in justifying the ban.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of previously
Adverb
  • Narges Mohammadi, 54, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was temporarily released from prison for medical reasons earlier this year after falling unconscious and being transferred to a hospital.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • It can be expected that college football will take the majority of people’s attention, especially early in the day.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of early
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“Antecedently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antecedently. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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