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previous

[ pree-vee-uhs ]

adjective

  1. coming or occurring before something else; prior:

    the previous owner.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. Informal. done, occurring, etc., before the proper time; premature:

    Aren't you a little previous with that request?



previous

/ ˈːɪə /

adjective

  1. prenominal existing or coming before something else in time or position; prior
  2. informal.
    postpositive taking place or done too soon; premature
  3. previous to
    before; prior to
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𱹾dzܲԱ, noun
  • ˈ𱹾dzܲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ··dzܲ· adverb
  • ··dzܲ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of previous1

First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin praevius “going before,” equivalent to prae- pre- + vi(a) “way” + -us adjective suffix
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Word History and Origins

Origin of previous1

C17: from Latin praevius leading the way, from prae before + via way
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. previous to, before; prior to:

    Previous to moving here she lived in Chicago.

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The riot saw thousands of Bolsonaro's supporters attack government buildings following his election loss the previous year.

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Nichols' calculates the estimates from previous research on how changes in policy regarding treatments of infectious diseases or aid distribution affect health outcomes, like deaths or transmissions.

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But she pointed out that, given previous attempts on Trump’s life, there is a reason why they might take perceived threats more seriously.

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It was then Mr Valentine realised he had bought his stolen car - he also found his previous addresses in the car's sat-nav.

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The group had met up the previous afternoon, stayed overnight at a rented property in Tenby and headed into Haverfordwest that Saturday morning.

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