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/ˈpriːviəs/
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/ˈpriːviəs/
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previous
adverb
Informal British usage meaning 'before; previously'
Synonyms
previously
earlier
before
formerly
beforehand
earlier on
afore
heretofore
previous
adjective
more previous
Comp.
most previous
Super.
UK
/ˈpriːviəs/
US
/ˈpriːviəs/
предыдущий
The previous chapter was more interesting.
Предыдущая глава была более интересной.
прежний
He returned to his previous job after the project ended.
Он вернулся на свою прежнюю работу после окончания проекта.
Synonyms
prior
earlier
preceding
former
antecedent
Antonyms
subsequent
following
previous
noun
previouses
pl
UK
/ˈpriː.vi.əs/
US
/ˈpri.vi.əs/
British informal, chiefly police slang; used to mean 'previous convictions'.
Synonyms
prior
predecessor
antecedent
forerunner
foregoing
former
Definitions
previous
adverb
At an earlier time; before now (informal, chiefly British).
I should have told you previous, but I forgot.
previous
adjective
Existing or occurring before in time or order.
She referred to her previous job during the interview.
Acting or occurring too soon; premature, hasty (informal).
I was a bit previous in making that announcement.
previous
noun
A record of prior convictions; previous criminal history (British informal, uncountable).
The suspect was released because he had no previous.
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