Definition of Predecessor

an individual who holds a position before another person

Examples of Predecessor in a sentence

The iPhone 5s was the predecessor of the iPhone 6.  🔊

Hopefully the new president will follow in the footsteps of his predecessor and continue to help the country flourish financially.  🔊

The latest model of the vehicle is not as attractive as its predecessor.  🔊

Unlike his predecessor, the new pope is quite extroverted and goes out of his way to mingle with the public.  🔊

Chef Ann ignored the menu created by her predecessor and prepared her own dishes in the hotel kitchen.  🔊

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