antecedent
/ˌantɪˈsiːdənt/
antecedent
📚 Meanings
- 1.
something that comes before or precedes, especially something that causes what follows. In grammar, it refers to the noun that comes before a relative pronoun.
"The pronoun must agree with its antecedent."
- 1.
preceding in time or order.
"The pronoun must agree with its antecedent."
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The antecedent of 'it' is the cat.
The antecedent of 'it' is the cat.
We need to identify the antecedent cause of the problem.
We need to identify the antecedent cause of the problem.
The research paper discussed the antecedent conditions for economic growth.
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How do you pronounce antecedent?
antecedent is pronounced [/ˌantɪˈsiːdənt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does antecedent mean?
antecedent means "antecedent". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is antecedent?
antecedent is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The antecedent of 'it' is the cat." — used to mean "antecedent".
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