word
Predecessor
PREH-duh-seh-sur
/ˈprɛdʌˌsɛsɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
predecessor
Dictionary meaning
Something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone.
Synonyms: herald, precursor, harbinger, forerunner
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