preceding and following

[ricky982]

Hi
Can any one pls tell me ,, What is the difference between preceding and following?

 

[TheParser]

Hi
Can any one pls tell me ,, What is the difference between preceding and following?

NOT A TEACHER


(1) (On television)

Mona: The best candidate for president is Mr. X. Don't forget to vote for him.

Announcer: The preceding comment of Mona's does not necessarily reflect the

opinion of this TV station,

(2) (On television)

Announcer: We allow all opinions on this station, but please remember that the

following comment does not necessarily reflect the opinion of this TV station.

Mona: Hi, everyone! Please vote for Mr. X. He's the best candidate.

 

[Rover_KE]

Hi.

Can anyone please tell me - What is the difference between 'preceding' and 'following'?

Tell us what part of the dictionary definitions you don't understand.

Rover

 

[ricky982]

Thank you everyone

Your example gives a better insight,., but how can i describer ?

can I say precede is "pre" & following is "post" situations

 

[tedtmc]

'Pre' and 'post' are not words but prefixes.

preceding - coming before
following - coming after

not a teacher

 

[ricky982]

Thank you tedtmc