Behind and Precursory

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Behind adjective - Not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.

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Precursory is an antonym for behind.

Precursory adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.

Usage example: instantly recognized that chilled feeling as one of the precursory symptoms of a cold

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Behind is an antonym for precursory.

Nearby Word: precursor

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Precursory and Behind. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/behind/precursory

Behind & Precursory. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/behind/precursory>.

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