Previous

Quick meaning: Previous is an adjective meaning (not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.

Meaning

(not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.

More Meanings

1. (informal) Premature; acting or occurring too soon.
2. (informal, UK) An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")
3. (informal, UK) A track record of similar behaviour, especially bad behaviour.
4. (informal, UK) A record of previous hostility or conflict (between people).

Example Sentences

He is no better than the previous Prime Minister.

It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous.

Simmons had eight previouses: robberies, burglaries, a couple of felonious assaults.

I was a bit previous it turned out, as I worked short-handed for ten days before I could find another hand.

Word Forms

• previouses

Synonyms for previous

Depending on context, synonyms include foregoing, late, old, form, premature.

Antonyms for previous

Common opposites include future, following, next, succeeding.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include preceding, early, premature, past, old, late.

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