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Antecedent
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antecedente, predecesor
a preceding occurrence or cause or event
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antepasado, antecedente
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
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antecedente, anterior
a word, phrase, or clause that is mentioned prior to a pronoun or anaphoric expression and to which the pronoun or anaphor refers
What is an "antecedent"?
An antecedent is a word or phrase that is referred to by a pronoun later in a sentence or discourse. It provides the meaning or context for the pronoun, helping to clarify who or what is being discussed. For example, in the sentence "The teacher assigned homework, and she explained the project," "the teacher" is the antecedent of the pronoun "she." Understanding antecedents is important for maintaining coherence in language, as it ensures that pronouns are clearly connected to their corresponding nouns, enhancing clarity in communication.
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antecedente, precedente
anything that precedes something similar in time
antecedent
Example
The antecedent events led to a significant shift in public opinion.
Los eventos antecedentes llevaron a un cambio significativo en la opinión pública.
Antecedent research provided the foundation for the new scientific discovery.
La investigación previa proporcionó la base para el nuevo descubrimiento científico.
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