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previous

[ˈpriːviəs]

previous Definition

  • 1existing or occurring before in time or order; earlier or former
  • 2done, occurring, or collected at an earlier time

Using previous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "previous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I met him on a previous occasion.

  • Example

    The previous owners of the house left it in a terrible state.

  • Example

    She had a previous engagement and couldn't come to the party.

previous Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for previous

Phrases with previous

  • in the years before the present one

    Example

    In previous years, the company had made a profit.

  • experience gained in a particular field or activity before the present one

    Example

    The job requires previous experience in sales.

  • previous knowledge

    knowledge acquired before the present time

    Example

    The course assumes some previous knowledge of the subject.

Origins of previous

from Latin 'praevius', meaning 'going before'

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Summary: previous in Brief

The term 'previous' [ˈpriːviəs] refers to something that existed or occurred before in time or order. It can describe something that was done, occurring, or collected at an earlier time. Examples include 'I met him on a previous occasion' and 'The previous owners of the house left it in a terrible state.' 'Previous' extends into phrases like 'in previous years,' denoting the years before the present one, and 'previous experience,' referring to experience gained before the present one.

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