predecessor Synonyms
predecessor Meaning
predecessor (n)
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
predecessor Sentence Examples
- The current CEO replaced his predecessor, who had held the position for a decade.
- The new manager sought guidance from her predecessor to transition smoothly into her role.
- The scientist's predecessor had laid the groundwork for his transformative research.
- The author acknowledged the significant contributions of her predecessor, who had popularized the genre.
- The politician's predecessor was a controversial figure known for his polarizing views.
- The company's financial woes were largely attributed to the mismanagement of the previous predecessor.
- The museum's curator inherited a vast collection from her predecessor, who had been a renowned expert in art history.
- The student excelled in his studies, surpassing the achievements of his predecessor in the same program.
- The musician attributed his success to the mentorship and guidance of his musical predecessor.
- The football team's legendary coach was remembered as a visionary leader, following in the footsteps of his accomplished predecessor.
FAQs About the word predecessor
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office), something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
precursor,forerunner, ancestor, grandaddy, model, granddaddy, daddy, originator, archetype, antecedent
derivative, descendent,descendant, derivative, descendent, descendant, outgrowth, spin-off, outgrowth, son
The current CEO replaced his predecessor, who had held the position for a decade.
The new manager sought guidance from her predecessor to transition smoothly into her role.
The scientist's predecessor had laid the groundwork for his transformative research.
The author acknowledged the significant contributions of her predecessor, who had popularized the genre.
