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previous

/ˈpɹi.vi.əs/adjective3 syllables

Previous means: (used especially of persons) of the immediate past.

Synonyms for previous9

adjective, as in (used especially of persons) of the immediate past

former, late, past

adjective, as in just preceding something else in time or order

old, preceding

adjective, as in too soon or too hasty

premature, early

also used for previous

foregoing, form

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What does previous mean?3

adjective

1

(used especially of persons) of the immediate past“the former president”

2

just preceding something else in time or order“the previous owner”

3

too soon or too hasty“our condemnation of him was a bit previous”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with previous?1

three syllables

devious
Show 38 near rhymes
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Previous in a sentence

  • Ozawa had not eaten anything since morning, or rather since the previous night.WestofEden
  • Because of his previous engagements, he was unable to attend the event.mailohilohi
  • Nobody had gone in or out during the previous hour, she informed me.unknown
  • When the bullfighter left, the previous racket was silenced.magnificentgoddess
  • Whenever you run low on ideas, just combine some of your previous ideas.buster_blu
  • In the previous meeting, we already discussed the organizational problem within our company.Aphima
  • If your apron has any stains from previous use, be sure to wash it.Amastan
  • Without the slightest doubt, the dream was a memory from a previous life.AlanF_US

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