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antecedentlyIn a preceding manner; beforehand or previously in time or order. Done or existing prior to something else.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a preceding manner; beforehand or previously in time or order. Done or existing prior to something else.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæntɪˈsiːdəntli/

Korean meaning: 이전에, 앞서서

Korean pronunciation: 앤-티-시-던트-리 (강세: 시)

Example Sentences

  • The detective knew antecedently that the butler was always the culprit in mystery novels.
  • The company's success was antecedently built on strong customer relationships.
  • He antecedently prepared his excuses before arriving late to work again.

antecedently

ADVERB

//ˌæntɪˈsiːdəntli//

In a preceding manner; beforehand or previously in time or order. Done or existing prior to something else.

antecedently concept
💡 Concept

In a preceding manner; beforehand or previously in time or order. Done or existing prior to something else.

antecedently rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Study what happened antecedently, speak eloquently, rule consequently!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌæntɪˈsiːdəntli/

🌳Etymology

Prefixante--
Rootcede
Suffix--ently

Origin

From Latin 'antecedere' meaning 'to go before' or 'to precede'. The word evolved to mean 'previously' or 'beforehand' in English.

🎵Rhyme

independentlyevidentlyrecently

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The detective knew antecedently that the butler was always the culprit in mystery novels.

The company's success was antecedently built on strong customer relationships.

😄 Fun example

He antecedently prepared his excuses before arriving late to work again.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

previouslybeforehandearlierformerlyprior

Antonyms

subsequentlyafterward

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