predecessor

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die ein Amt oder eine Position vor dem derzeitigen Inhaber innehatte, oder ein Objekt oder Konzept, das einem anderen in Zeit oder Reihenfolge vorausging.

A noun referring to a person who held a position or office before the current holder, or an object or concept that came before another in time or sequence.

1. Person who held a position beforeB2formal

   A person who held a job or position before the current holder.

   Vorgänger

   • The new CEO learned from the mistakes of her predecessor.
   • His predecessor in the role retired after 30 years of service.
   • The president praised the work of his predecessor.

   Synonymeantecedentforerunnerprecursor

   Antonymesuccessor

2. Thing that came beforeB2formal

   An object, system, or concept that was replaced by a newer version.

   Vorgänger

   • The iPhone 15 is a significant upgrade over its predecessor.
   • This bridge was built on the site of its wooden predecessor.
   • The new software has more features than its predecessor.

   Synonymeantecedentforerunnerprecursor

   Antonymesuccessor