Synonyms of previous

Adjective


1. previous(prenominal), old, preceding(prenominal) (vs. succeeding)

usage: just preceding something else in time or order; "the previous owner"; "my old house was larger"

2. former(prenominal), late(prenominal), previous(prenominal), past (vs. present) (vs. future)

usage: (used especially of persons) of the immediate past; "the former president"; "our late President is still very active"; "the previous occupant of the White House"

3. previous(predicate), premature, early (vs. middle) (vs. late)

usage: too soon or too hasty; "our condemnation of him was a bit previous"; "a premature judgment"

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Definition and meaning of previous (Dictionary)