Open and Preceding

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Open verb - To change from a closed to an open position.

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Preceding and open are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Preceding" with "Open", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener

Preceding adjective - Going before another in time or order.

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Open and preceding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Open" instead a verb "Preceding".

Nearby Words: precede, precedent, precedence, preceded

Whereas many of the preceding levels featured expansive, open areas, you (the player) are once again locked into a linear path.

Source: Disappointing Last Level / First-Person Shooter
The game eschews individual Influence stats a la KOTOR2 and NWN2, instead favoring a system similar to preceding BioWare titles wherein your companions will open up to you and share more stories as you travel with them.

Source: Relationship Values
Additionally, before facing Queen Ant, the Wind Crest Guardian, make sure to open the Memory Box in the preceding room (the one after the lift ride where you need to burrow through the ground), even if you don't plan on storing Musashi's memories there.

Source: Video Game / Brave Fencer Musashi

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