Vocabulary
Precedent
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
Urdu meaning
نظیر، مثال، نمونہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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2 general at the US air force, and other senior officers.Gen George`s departure during an ongoing war is not without precedent.
Dawn Editorials —
Another volte-face
— 2026-04-09
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This is not without precedent.
Dawn Editorials —
Neutrality at risk
— 2026-04-03
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The first blow to this rules-based world order had come from its own architect the United States of America, when it invaded Iraq in 2003 pre-emptively and illegally, setting a precedent that has since been repeated.
Dawn Editorials —
The blue war
— 2026-03-29
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There is a bilateral precedent.
Dawn Editorials —
Irresponsible targeting
— 2026-03-28
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This is a dangerous precedent.
Dawn Editorials —
Fluid frontiers
— 2026-03-11
Synonyms
model, exemplar, example, pattern, previous case, prior case, previous instance
Antonyms
advanced, late, closing
Curator example
“there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training”
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