predecessors (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛdɪsɛsər/
Definition
A person or thing that has been replaced or succeeded by another.
Examples
The new CEO thanked her predecessor for his hard work and dedication.
This software is the latest version, replacing its predecessor from last year.
She was elected to replace the senator who was her political predecessor.
How to Use predecessors
- predecessor to (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates what the predecessor was before the current item or person. — "The rotary phone was the predecessor to the modern landline."
- predecessor of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates who or what the predecessor belonged to or was replaced by. — "She studied the work of her predecessor of the department."
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