antecedent

Antecedent is a synonym of precursory.

As adjectives the difference between antecedent and precursory

is that antecedent is antecedent, preceding while precursory is pertaining to events that will follow.

As nouns the difference between antecedent and precursory

is that antecedent is antecedent (any thing that precedes another thing) while precursory is (medicine) a precursor; a sign of the onset of something.

Forbear is a synonym of antecedent.

As nouns the difference between forbear and antecedent

is that forbear is while antecedent is antecedent (any thing that precedes another thing).

As a verb forbear

is to keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from; to give up.

As an adjective antecedent is

antecedent, preceding.

As adjectives the difference between prior and antecedent

is that prior is of that which comes before, in advance while antecedent is earlier, either in time or order.

As nouns the difference between prior and antecedent

is that prior is a high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot while antecedent is in “The policeman asked the boy what he was doing.”, the phrase “the boy” is the antecedent of the pronoun “he”.

As an adverb prior

is previously.

Antecedent is a related term of author.

As nouns the difference between antecedent and author

is that antecedent is antecedent (any thing that precedes another thing) while author is the originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.

As an adjective antecedent

is antecedent, preceding.

As a verb author is

(chiefly|us) to create a work as its.

Antecedent is a related term of patriarch.

As nouns the difference between antecedent and patriarch

is that antecedent is antecedent (any thing that precedes another thing) while patriarch is patriarch.

As an adjective antecedent

is antecedent, preceding.

Antecedent is a related term of originator.

As nouns the difference between antecedent and originator

is that antecedent is antecedent (any thing that precedes another thing) while originator is someone who originates, creates or founds something.

As an adjective antecedent

is antecedent, preceding.

Mother is a related term of antecedent.

As a proper noun mother

is one's mother.

As an adjective antecedent is

antecedent, preceding.

As a noun antecedent is

antecedent (any thing that precedes another thing).

Antecedent is a synonym of herald.

As nouns the difference between antecedent and herald

is that antecedent is antecedent (any thing that precedes another thing) while herald is a messenger, especially one bringing important news.

As an adjective antecedent

is antecedent, preceding.

As a verb herald is

to proclaim or announce an event.

As nouns the difference between antecedent and harbinger

is that antecedent is in “The policeman asked the boy what he was doing.”, the phrase “the boy” is the antecedent of the pronoun “he” while harbinger is a person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something.

As an adjective antecedent

is earlier, either in time or order.

As a verb harbinger is

to announce; to be a harbinger of.