We like the present headmaster better than his predecessor.
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Predecessor
/ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/
Synonyms for "predecessor" (69 found)
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11 entriesforerunnergrammar conceptindicantindicationlinguistic termmodeloffice holderpersonprecursorproductversion
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7 entriesdefinite noun phraseearlier versionformer bossformer principalolder modelprevious editionpronoun antecedent
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5 entrieseducational predecessorimmediate predecessorpredecessor in officepredecessor modelpredecessor version
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14 total sentences available.
His background parallels that of his predecessor.
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His humble background parallels that of his predecessor.
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He defies the present government which is no less oppressive than its predecessor.
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