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Predecessor

Everything about the word “predecessor” in one place – its meaning, its part of speech, its syllables, its rhymes and its anagrams.

Meaning

  1. noun one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
  2. noun something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
Letters
11
Syllables
4
Part of speech
noun
Common word
Yes

Anagrams of predecessor

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Words that rhyme with predecessor

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Rhymes and anagrams of “predecessor”

Rhymes are matched by how words sound, using a pronunciation dictionary, so “predecessor” is paired with words that end in the same sounds even when they're spelled differently. Need more? The rhyme generator includes near rhymes.

Anagrams use exactly the same 11 letters in a new order. For anagrams made of two or three words, open the anagram solver.

Questions

What does “predecessor” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is noun.

How many syllables are in “predecessor”?

The syllable count of “predecessor” is 4. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

What rhymes with “predecessor”?

This page lists the perfect rhymes we know for “predecessor” (0 in total), common words first. For near rhymes too, use the rhyme generator.

Last updated October 2, 2026

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