previous
/ˈpriviəs/
adjective
- Existing or occurring before something else in time or order; earlier.
- Please refer to the previous chapter for background information.
- The previous owner of the house left some furniture in the basement.
- She had a previous appointment and couldn't attend the meeting.
- Too hasty or premature (informal, often in 'previous to' or 'a bit previous').
- Don't be so previous — wait until we have all the facts.
- He was a bit previous in assuming he got the job before the official offer.
- Her previous decision to quit turned out to be a mistake.
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