Predecessor
Predecessor noun - Something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed.
Standard and predecessor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Standard" instead a noun "Predecessor".
Standard
Standard noun - Something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared.
Predecessor and standard are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Predecessor" instead a noun "Standard".
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- Fallout: New Vegas retains the standard sniper rifle and Gauss rifle from its predecessor, along with adding unique variations of those, and the Anti-Materiel Rifle.
Source: Standard FPS Guns - Fallout: New Vegas has the standard Missile Launcher from its predecessor along with a suped-up unique version named Annabelle, and its Lonesome Road DLC has the full-auto rocket launcher Red Glare.
Source: Standard FPS Guns -
Standard Status Effects - Like its predecessor, some attacks can leave Dylan and Regina bleeding which gradually drains health.
Source: Video Game / Dino Crisis
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