preceding

preceding(
pruh
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si
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dihng
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. precedente (chapter, paragraph)
As we read in the preceding chapter, the government's new labor policy was unsuccessful.Como vimos en el capítulo precedente, la política nueva de trabajo del gobierno no dio resultados.
b. anterior (year, month, week)
It had rained every single day in the preceding week.Había llovido cada día de la semana anterior.
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