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previous
adjective
just preceding something else in time or order
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ˈpɹivi.əs
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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”
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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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