Antecedent and Latter

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Antecedent adjective - Going before another in time or order.

Usage example: I'd like to follow up on an antecedent question from another reporter

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Latter is an antonym for antecedent.

Nearby Word: antecedently

Latter adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.

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Antecedent is an antonym for latter in last topic.

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