The new manager followed her predecessor's plan.
新经理沿用了前任的计划。
Select the best synonym for the word “predecessor”:
C — forerunner. “predecessor” means n. a person who held a job or position before someone else
The new principal wisely built on the good work of her ______.
B — predecessor. “predecessor” means n. a person who held a job or position before someone else
predecessor — n. a person who held a job or position before someone else. In Chinese: 前任，前辈.
predecessor is pronounced /ˈprɛdəsɛsər/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pre · de · ces · sor.
The new manager followed her predecessor's plan. (新经理沿用了前任的计划。)
forerunner, precursor, antecedent — all close in meaning to predecessor (n. a person who held a job or position before someone else).
Yes. predecessor appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.