What is the Opposite of preceding?

The opposite of preceding depends on the context. Here are a few options:

If "preceding" refers to time or order:

* Following

* Succeeding

* Subsequent

If "preceding" refers to a cause-and-effect relationship:

* Resulting

* Following from

* Caused by

If "preceding" refers to a physical location:

* Following

* After

* Behind

Example:

* Preceding: The chapter *preceding* this one discussed the history of the company.

* Opposite: The chapter *following* this one discusses the future of the company.

It's important to consider the context of the sentence to choose the most appropriate opposite.