predecessor
US /ˈprɛdɪˌsɛsɚ, ˈpridɪ-/
・UK /ˈpri:dɪsesə(r)/
B1TOEIC
n.NounSomething that comes before another in a series
My predecessor left, giving me his job
n.NounPrevious person who held a position, job etc.
The new president learned from his predecessor
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An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
- How Gratitude Connects Us to Each Other The predecessor of gratitude is probably reciprocity.
How Gratitude Connects Us to Each Other The predecessor of gratitude is probably reciprocity.
- The predecessor of gratitude
The predecessor of gratitude
How This Chair Conquered the World
- chair may seem strange, the Panton chair is a technical predecessor, since it is the world's
chair may seem strange, the Panton chair is a technical predecessor, since it is the world's
‘X’ to Replace Blue Bird as Twitter's New Logo
- And one of his earliest companies was called X; also, this was the predecessor to PayPal.
And one of his earliest companies was called X; also, this was the predecessor to PayPal.
- earliest companies was called X. Also, this was the predecessor to
earliest companies was called X. Also, this was the predecessor to
Things are changing at the world's oldest hotel
- my predecessor was more than 80 years old.
my predecessor was more than 80 years old.
- my predecessor said to me:
my predecessor said to me:
Top 30 Biggest Tech Product FAILS of All Time
- Despite the product's failure, it's still interesting to look back on a device that in many ways was a predecessor to the mobile iDevices of today.
Despite the product's failure, it's still interesting to look back on a device that in many ways was a predecessor to the mobile iDevices of today.
Trump praises tariffs in Cabinet meeting as US economy shrinks for first time since 2022 | BBC News
- President Trump has blamed his predecessor, Joe Biden, and said the downturn was nothing to do with his controversial policy on tariffs.
President Trump has blamed his predecessor, Joe Biden, and said the downturn was nothing to do with his controversial policy on tariffs.
- Well, President Trump has blamed his predecessor, Joe Biden,
Well, President Trump has blamed his predecessor, Joe Biden,
UK and Germany sign trade and security treaty | BBC News
- He's gone a lot further than his predecessor about committing Germany to being more actively involved in supplying weaponry, particularly as Donald Trump has pulled back on some of those commitments.
He's gone a lot further than his predecessor about committing Germany to being more actively involved in supplying weaponry, particularly as Donald Trump has pulled back on some of those commitments.
- He's gone a lot further than his predecessor about committing Germany to being more actively involved in supplying weaponry, particularly as Donald Trump has pulled back on, on some of those commitments.
He's gone a lot further than his predecessor about committing Germany to being more actively involved in supplying weaponry, particularly as Donald Trump has pulled back on, on some of those commitments.
Top 10 TERRIFYING Movie Sharks
- While it lacks the subtle terror of its predecessor, this sequel shark makes up for it with brute force.
While it lacks the subtle terror of its predecessor, this sequel shark makes up for it with brute force.
- While it lacks the subtle terror of its predecessor, this sequel shark makes up for it with brute force and body count.
While it lacks the subtle terror of its predecessor, this sequel shark makes up for it with brute force and body count.
Apple’s iPad event in 12 minutes
- The 11-inch model is less than a pound, and the 13-inch model is nearly a quarter pound lighter than its predecessor.
The 11-inch model is less than a pound, and the 13-inch model is nearly a quarter pound lighter than its predecessor.
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV? | BBC News
- Well, the choice of name, Pope Leo XIV, has been hailed by many as a significant one because his predecessor, Pope Leo XIII, well, his pontificate focused on social justice, on labour rights.
Well, the choice of name, Pope Leo XIV, has been hailed by many as a significant one because his predecessor, Pope Leo XIII, well, his pontificate focused on social justice, on labour rights.
- Well, the choice of name, Pope Leo XIV, has been hailed by many as a significant one because his predecessor, Pope Leo XIII, well, his pontificate focused on social justice, on labour rights.
Well, the choice of name, Pope Leo XIV, has been hailed by many as a significant one because his predecessor, Pope Leo XIII, well, his pontificate focused on social justice, on labour rights.