English Explanatory Dictionary

previous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
  2. Premature; acting or occurring too soon.
noun
  1. An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")
  2. A track record of similar behaviour, especially bad behaviour.
  3. A record of previous hostility or conflict (between people).

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ /ˈpɹiː.vɪəs/ en-us-previous.ogg

Word forms

previous more previous most previous prævious previouses

Etymology

From Latin praevius.

Synonyms

foregoing former late old form

Antonyms

future following next succeeding

Derived words

ignore all previous instructions previous examination previous question previous to previously disadvantaged previously previousness
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