previous (A2): meaning, examples, synonyms

CEFR A2

adjective

Meaning

Existing or happening before the present time or in the past.

Examples

She was the previous owner of the shop.
Please refer to the previous chapter for more details.

Synonyms: past, former, earlier, prior

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previous (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

Definition

Existing or happening before the present time or in the past.

Examples

She was the previous owner of the shop.
Please refer to the previous chapter for more details.

How to Use previous

previous to (prepositional phrase): Before a particular time or event. — "He had been a teacher previous to becoming a politician."

Synonyms of previous

Words with a similar meaning to previous:

past
former
earlier
prior

Antonyms of previous

Words with the opposite meaning to previous:

next
following
subsequent

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