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

The iPhone 8 is the predecessor of the iPhone X.
Not Always Positive
Being a predecessor does not imply superiority; it's about timing.

Even as a predecessor, the old system had many flaws.
Job Succession
Use it for someone who held a job before the current person.

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