Definitions and Examples of postdate, succeed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To happen or exist later than something else.
Example
The deadline for the project was postdated by two weeks due to unforeseen circumstances.
To come after or take the place of someone or something.
Example
After the CEO retired, a new leader was appointed to succeed him.
Key Differences: postdate vs succeed
- 1Postdate refers to something that happens after a specific date or event, while predated refers to something that happened before a specific date or event.
- 2Succeed refers to coming after or taking the place of someone or something, while predated refers to something that happened before a specific time or event.
Effective Usage of postdate, succeed
- 1Chronological Order: Use predated and postdate to describe events in chronological order.
- 2Succession: Use succeed to describe the order of people or things taking the place of others.
- 3Historical Context: Use these antonyms to provide historical context in writing or conversation.
Remember this!
The antonyms of predated are postdate and succeed. Use postdate to describe something that happens after a specific date or event, and succeed to describe the order of people or things taking the place of others. These antonyms can be used to provide historical context, describe chronological order, and succession.