👉 Antecedents are essential elements or features of a statement, argument, or object that precede and support it. They function as a bridge between two ideas or concepts, allowing for a clear understanding of their relationship. For example: 1. "All men are mortal." - Antecedent: The sentence "All men are mortal" is the antecedent because it introduces the idea of being a mortal. 2. "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." - Antecedent