Consecutive and Preceding

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Consecutive

Consecutive adjective - Following one after another without others coming in between.
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Preceding is an antonym for consecutive.
Nearby Words: consecution, consecutively

Preceding

Preceding adjective - Existing or coming before.
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Consecutive is an antonym for preceding.
Nearby Words: precede, precedent, precedence, preceded
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  • Useful Notes / National Hockey League Became Overshadowed by Awesome due to his four-year dynasty with the Islanders immediately preceding Gretzky's golden years (in fact, the fifth consecutive Islanders final was against the Oilers, who proceeded to start their dynasty).
    Source: Useful Notes / National Hockey League
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