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What does “previous” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“previous” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: just preceding something else in time or order.

just preceding something else in time or order
“the previous owner”
“my old house was larger”
Synonymsold
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past
“the former president”
“our late President is still very active”
Synonymsformer late
too soon or too hasty
“our condemnation of him was a bit previous”
“a premature judgment”
Synonymspremature

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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