PREDECESSOR

(noun) something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
synonyms : forerunner , harbinger , herald , precursor
Scientists are worried about the melting icecaps, a precursor to a catastrophic climatic crisis. -added by naila_inlas
Sachin Tendulkar was the predecessor of the captainship which was later on transferred to MS Dhoni. -added by priyavanjeri
(noun) one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
The new Vice Chancellor is more popular than his predecessor. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for predecessor

(Tag: ) PRE(before)+decessor( sounds like SUCCESOR)=smoeone before SUCCESSOR = FORMER OCCUPANT OF POST
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(Tag: have u seen CID an actor in there called fready .. aur vo har kisi ka sir khata rahteta hai ..(predecessor)..you can remember buy that . former o)
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