Preceding
Preceding adjective - Going before another in time or order.
Previously mentioned and preceding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Previously mentioned" instead an adjective "Preceding".
Previously mentioned
Preceding and previously mentioned are semantically related. You can use "Preceding" instead an adjective phrase "Previously mentioned".
Mutual synonyms
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Previously mentioned and Preceding. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/preceding/previously_mentioned
Preceding & Previously mentioned. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/preceding/previously_mentioned>.
Previously mentioned or Preceding. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/preceding/previously_mentioned.
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