John Adams was the second president of the United States, which means that George Washington was his predecessor. Which of the following is the meaning of predecessor?

A. one who goes before another in time
B. to move or go backward
C. to move or go forward
D. one who comes after another in time

PLEASE HELP ASAP

Question

John Adams was the second president of the United States, which means that George Washington was his predecessor.  Which of the following is the meaning of predecessor?  

A. one who goes before another in time   
  B. to move or go backward    
C.  to move or go forward      
D. one who comes after another in time

PLEASE HELP ASAP

anonymous · Answer

the underlined word is--------> predecessor