Meaning & Definition of word "Previous"

/ˈpriːviəs/

1. Existing or occurring before in time or order.
- Example: She referred to her previous work to illustrate her point.
2. Earlier in sequence or time; preceding.
- Example: The previous meeting set the stage for today's discussion.
3. Having been mentioned or occurring before.
- Example: His previous experience in sales helped him secure the job.

From Latin 'praevius', meaning 'going before'.

previous experience:

Experience gained in the past that can be valuable.

previous commitments:

Obligations or engagements that were made earlier.

previous owner:

The individual who owned something before the current owner.

precede:

To come before something in time.

predecessor:

Someone or something that came before another.

precedent:

An earlier event that is regarded as an example.

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