Antecedent and Ulterior
Opposite meaning words
Antecedent
Antecedent adjective - Preceding in time or order.
Ulterior is an antonym for antecedent.
Nearby Word: antecedently
Ulterior
Ulterior adjective - Lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed).
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Synonyms for Ulterior
Antecedent is an antonym for ulterior.
Nearby Word: ulteriorly
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