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previous

pre·vious

UK/ˈpɹiː.vɪəs/ US/ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ common informal uk

adjective

1.

(used especially of persons) of the immediate past

  • “the former president”
  • “our late President is still very active”
  • “the previous occupant of the White House”
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2.

too soon or too hasty

  • “our condemnation of him was a bit previous”
  • “a premature judgment”
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3.

just preceding something else in time or order

  • “the previous owner”
  • “my old house was larger”
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Origin

From Latin praevius.

Phrases

  • ignore all previous instructions
  • previous examination
  • previous question
  • previous to
  • previously disadvantaged

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