predecessor
16 points
English
11 letters
Common
Commonness #16,719
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pɹˈɛdʌsˌɛsɝː/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural predecessors
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)