predecessor
/ˈprɛdəsɛsər/
pre · de · ces · sor
ˈprɛd · ə · sɛs · ər
English Definition
n. a person who held a job or position before someone else
Significado en Español
predecesor, antecesor
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người tiền nhiệm, người đi trước
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “predecessor”:
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A
successor
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B
rival
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C
forerunner
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D
colleague
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C — forerunner.
“predecessor” means n. a person who held a job or position before someone else
Common questions about “predecessor”
What does “predecessor” mean?
predecessor — n. a person who held a job or position before someone else. In Chinese: 前任，前辈.
How do you pronounce “predecessor”?
predecessor is pronounced /ˈprɛdəsɛsər/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pre · de · ces · sor.
Is “predecessor” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. predecessor appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
