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predecessor
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noun
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
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noun
(= harbinger)
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
in
Preposition
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Used to show that something is inside something else.
The cat is in the box.
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Used to show that someone is at home, or is available.
Is John in?
The Doctor is now in.
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Used to show movement towards the inside.
The rain came in through the window.
office
Noun
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An office is a room or building where people sit at desks and work.
Her office is in the third door on the left side of the hall.
We're meeting at the office after work.
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A position held by public election is an office.
They both decided to run for office.
He holds the office of senator.