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Predecessor

usgb/ˈpredəsesər/Volume
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Time or Order

Use 'predecessor' to denote a sequence of people or things.

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The iPhone 8 is the predecessor of the iPhone X.
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Not Always Positive

Being a predecessor does not imply superiority; it's about timing.

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Even as a predecessor, the old system had many flaws.
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Job Succession

Use it for someone who held a job before the current person.

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She visited her predecessor to discuss the responsibilities of the role.
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