previous

UK
/ˈpriːviəs/
US
/ˈpriːviəs/

Translations

previousadverb
Informal British usage meaning 'before; previously'
previousadjective
more previous
Comp.
most previous
Super.
UK
/ˈpriːviəs/
US
/ˈpriːviəs/
The previous chapter was more interesting.
Предыдущая глава была более интересной.
He returned to his previous job after the project ended.
Он вернулся на свою прежнюю работу после окончания проекта.
previousnoun
previouses
pl
UK
/ˈpriː.vi.əs/
US
/ˈpri.vi.əs/
British informal, chiefly police slang; used to mean 'previous convictions'.

Definitions

previousadverb
At an earlier time; before now (informal, chiefly British).
I should have told you previous, but I forgot.
previousadjective
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.
previousnoun
A record of prior convictions; previous criminal history (British informal, uncountable).
The suspect was released because he had no previous.