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1. | [ adjective ] (used especially of persons) of to the immediate past | |
Synonyms: | former late | |
Examples: | "the former president" "our late President is still very active" "the previous occupant of the White House" |
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Related terms: | past | |
2. | [ adjective ] too soon or too hasty | |
Synonyms: | premature | |
Examples: | "our condemnation of him was a bit previous" "a premature judgment" |
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Related terms: | early | |
3. | [ adjective ] just preceding something else in time or order | |
Synonyms: | old | |
Examples: | "the previous owner" "my old house was larger" |
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Related terms: | preceding | |
Similar spelling: |
previously previous_to provos provost provisions Prevost previse provision prevision provoke proviso provisioner provisional provoker provoked |