predecessor

• Substantivo que designa a pessoa que ocupou um cargo ou posição antes do titular atual, ou coisa ou conceito que veio antes de outro no tempo ou numa sequência.

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.

   Antecessor

   • 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.

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   Antônimossuccessor

2. Thing that came beforeB2formal

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

   Antecessor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosantecedentforerunnerprecursor

   Antônimossuccessor