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Adjectives of Time and Place - Adjectives of Sequence

These adjectives describe the order or arrangement of events, objects, or actions in a particular series.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Time and Place
first
[Adjective]

(of a thing) coming before everything else in a series or sequence

Ex: The first few minutes of a job interview are crucial for making a good impression.
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initial
[Adjective]

related to the beginning of a series or process

Ex: We made some initial progress on the project , but there is still much work to be done .
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preliminary
[Adjective]

occurring before a more important thing, particularly as an act of introduction

Ex: The preliminary design of the building will be refined before construction begins .
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introductory
[Adjective]

presented before the main subject, topic, etc. to provide context or familiarize

Ex: The professor ’s introductory comments set the stage for the detailed lecture that followed .
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primal
[Adjective]

associated with the earliest stages of evolutionary development, often describing ancient or primeval times

Ex: The primal tools used by early humans were simple but effective for their time .
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early
[Adjective]

indicating things that occur near the beginning of something

Ex: The early stages of the project are critical for its success.
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tertiary
[Adjective]

coming third in a sequence or order

Ex: The tertiary phase of the project involves refining the final details .
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next
[Adjective]

coming immediately after a person or thing in time, place, or rank

Ex: We will discuss this topic in our next meeting .
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following
[Adjective]

coming immediately after a person or thing in time, place, or rank

Ex: The following week, they planned to launch their new product.
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latter
[Adjective]

referring to the second of two things mentioned

Ex: Of the two holiday destinations, we decided to visit the latter one due to its proximity to the beach.
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subsequent
[Adjective]

occurring or coming after something else

Ex: She completed the first draft and made subsequent revisions to improve the manuscript .
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sequential
[Adjective]

occurring in a specific order or series, one after the other

Ex: He explained the sequential process of photosynthesis to his students .
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successive
[Adjective]

happening one after another, in an uninterrupted sequence

Ex: The company experienced successive quarters of growth , demonstrating its resilience in the market .
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consecutive
[Adjective]

continuously happening one after another

Ex: The team has suffered consecutive defeats , putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy .
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forthcoming
[Adjective]

referring to an event or occurrence that is about to happen very soon

Ex: The team 's coach remained optimistic about their forthcoming match despite recent setbacks .
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middle
[Adjective]

occurring between an earlier and later time frame

Ex: During the middle phase of the project , they focused on gathering data and conducting research .
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former
[Adjective]

referring to the first of two things mentioned

Ex: After evaluating two investment strategies, they opted for the former approach as it promised more consistent returns.
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previous
[Adjective]

occurring or existing before what is being mentioned

Ex: The previous design of the website was outdated and hard to navigate .
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prior
[Adjective]

happening or existing before something else

Ex: Her prior experience in marketing helped her secure the new job .
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late
[Adjective]

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

Ex: The train is late by 20 minutes .
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ultimate
[Adjective]

occurring at the end of a process

Ex: The ultimate decision rests in the hands of the company 's board of directors .
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final
[Adjective]

last in a sequence or process

Ex: The final steps of the recipe are the easiest to follow .
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last
[Adjective]

immediately preceding the present time

Ex: Last summer , we traveled to Italy for vacation .
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preceding
[Adjective]

coming or occurring before something else

Ex: The preceding paragraph outlines the main points of the argument.
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pursuant
[Adjective]

actively chasing something

Ex: A pursuant wind followed them as they sailed toward the distant shore .
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first-ever
[Adjective]

happening for the first time in history or within a specific context

Ex: The school hosted its first-ever science fair , showcasing student projects .
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Adjectives of Time and Place
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