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Meaning of Previous
The primary meaning of the word "Previous" refers to something that happened or existed before something else.
Etymology of Previous
The word "Previous" originates from the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" and "vious" which is a variant of "via" meaning "way" or "road"
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe something that comes before another in time or order
Synonyms
former
earlier
preceding
prior
previous
anterior
antecedent
foregone
foregoing
past
bygone
erstwhile
one-time
quondam
sometime
whilom
preceding
pre-existing
antecedent
former
prior
previous
erst
afore
heretofore
aforetime
before
antecedently
precursory
preliminary
introductory
preparatory
prelude
preexisting
prevenient
precessional
precedent
prelusive
Definitions
- Used to describe an event, situation, or person that existed or happened before another
- Existing or occurring before something else in time or order
- Preceding in time or order
Usage Examples
- The company's previous financial reports showed a significant increase in profits
- She had visited the city on several previous occasions
- The previous owner of the house had made several renovations
Antonyms
next
following
subsequent
succeeding
later
future
forthcoming
upcoming
impending
after
ensuing
successive
consequential
resulting
resultant
posterior
postdated
aftermost
hindmost
rearmost
last
latest
final
ultimate