above 5 Associations

preceding (similar term)

antecedent 10 Associations

preceding anterior (similar term) prior (similar term) anticipatory (similar term) prevenient (similar term) preexistent (similar term) pre-existent (similar term)

anterior 8 Associations

prior antecedent (similar term) preceding (similar term)

foregoing 9 Associations

preceding (similar term)

introductory 12 Associations

prefatorial prefatory preceding (similar term)

past 4 Associations

preceding retiring outgoing (similar term)