⏮️previous

adjective
/ˈpriːviəs/

Meaning

Existing or happening before the present time.
occurring before in time or order; earlier; former

Example Sentences

He referred to the previous meeting to explain his point.

I reviewed the previous chapter before starting the new one.

Example Expressions

previous experience

Synonyms

earlier, prior, former, preceding
Entry 1
earlier, prior, former, preceding
Entry 2
former, earlier, preceding, prior

Antonyms

future, later, next, following, subsequent
Entry 1
future, later
Entry 2
next, following, subsequent, later

Collocations

previous meeting, previous record, previous work, previous year, previous experience, previous chapter, previous owner
Entry 1
previous meeting, previous record, previous work, previous year
Entry 2
previous experience, previous year, previous chapter, previous owner

More Example Sentences

How much was the real democracy developed in the country during the previous years?

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year

Which one is more effective, your previous knowledge in English or your learning from a seminar of Vasanth Academy?

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice finally falling in love with a quiet gray tabby

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice finally falling in love with a quiet gray tabby that had been waiting for a home for three months

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice finally falling in love with a quiet gray tabby that had been waiting for a home for three months and she brings it home in a small carrier

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice finally falling in love with a quiet gray tabby that had been waiting for a home for three months and she brings it home in a small carrier setting up a cozy bed and food bowls in the living room

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice finally falling in love with a quiet gray tabby that had been waiting for a home for three months and she brings it home in a small carrier setting up a cozy bed and food bowls in the living room and within a week the cat settles in and starts purring on her lap

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice finally falling in love with a quiet gray tabby that had been waiting for a home for three months and she brings it home in a small carrier setting up a cozy bed and food bowls in the living room and within a week the cat settles in and starts purring on her lap filling the house with warmth and companionship once again.

Related Vocabularies

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving...
having or showing courage and determination
Inactive or in a state of rest; temporarily not active or growing.
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.
Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment
Favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, often at the expense of personal freedom.

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