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previous
adjective
just preceding something else in time or order
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- S
- Contains
- REVIOU
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈpɹivi.əs
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
just preceding something else in time or order
“the previous owner”
adjective
too soon or too hasty
“our condemnation of him was a bit previous”
adjective
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past
“the former president”
In context
Example Sentences
the previous owner
my old house was larger
our condemnation of him was a bit previous
a premature judgment
the former president
our late President is still very active
the previous occupant of the White House
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