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- Dictionaryprevious/ˈpriːvɪəs/
adjective
- 1. existing or occurring before in time or order: "she looked tired after her exertions of the previous evening" Similar Opposite
- 2. overhasty in acting: informal "I admit I may have been a bit previous" Similar
noun
- 1. previous convictions; a criminal record: informal British "he's got previous—theft and wounding"
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The meaning of PREVIOUS is going before in time or order : prior. How to use previous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Previous.
Previous definition: coming or occurring before something else; prior. See examples of PREVIOUS used in a sentence.
Definitions of previous. adjective. just preceding something else in time or order. “the previous owner” synonyms: old. preceding. existing or coming before. adjective. (used especially of persons) of the immediate past. “the previous occupant of the White House” synonyms: former, late. past. earlier than the present time; no longer current.
PREVIOUS meaning: 1. happening or existing before something or someone else: 2. If someone has previous, they have…. Learn more.
Definition of previous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Existing or occurring before something else in time or order; prior: children by a previous marriage. 2. Informal Acting, occurring, or done too soon; premature or hasty: "I have been too previous, for which you must blame the natural impatience of a man in love" (Georgette Heyer).
coming or occurring before something else; prior: the previous owner. Informal Terms done, occurring, etc., before the proper time; premature: Aren't you a little previous with that request? Idioms previous to, before; prior to: Previous to moving here she lived in Chicago.
previous meaning, definition, what is previous: having happened or existed before the ev...: Learn more.
Sep 27, 2024 · previous (comparative more previous, superlative most previous) (not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order. He is no better than the previous Prime Minister. (informal) Premature; acting or occurring too soon.
Previous definition: Existing or occurring before something else in time or order; prior.
