ANTECEDENTLY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Her party is already the largest opposition party in parliament, and a snap legislative election following the presidential vote could entrench it further.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Wider shipping disruptions While some operators remain willing to transit Hormuz, much of the global container shipping industry has already adjusted its networks to avoid the strait.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of already

Adverb

Releases in North America and other markets are expected in the months ahead.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Sunday’s 31-24 loss to Cincinnati – the latest miserable day during this depressing season - crystallized several issues that general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley must navigate in the days and weeks ahead.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of ahead

Adverb

The city previously issued bonds in 2024 to finance sewer system extensions.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Know More Democrats have previously come up short in trying to defeat Fitzpatrick, who is one of the few House Republicans representing a district won by Kamala Harris in 2024.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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