Predecessor(adjective)
An individual who held a job or office before the current holder.
Hindi meaning:पूर्ववर्ती
Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Antecedent, Prior, Former
Antonyms: Derivative, Descendant, Successor
Example: The iPhone 6 was the predecessor of the iPhone 7.
Trick to remember: Hawa ne Havoc machayi. 
