Preceding

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Coming before in time, order, or position; existing or happening prior to something else. Referring to what went immediately before.

“The evidence contradicted the testimony given in the preceding session.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/

Syllables

pre·ced·ing

Related Words

Synonyms

previous priorforegoingantecedent

Antonyms

succeeding

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains 'PREC' opening and '-ING' ending; watch for double 'E'

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points; the 'C' and 'P' provide strong scoring potential

Words Related to Preceding

Words you can make from Preceding

Shorter words formed from the letters in “preceding”.

generic gender peeing pierce priced prince recipe ceder cedre cered cerin cider creed creen creep crepe cried crine deice deign deric dicer diene digne

Add a letter to make a longer word

10-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “preceding”.

proceeding

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