Previous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Just preceding something else in time or order; "the previous owner"; "my old house was larger".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The previous tenant had left the apartment in a mess.
- I was the previous president of the student council.
- The previous night's storm had caused widespread damage.
- My previous job was much more stressful than this one.
- The previous model of the phone was much thicker and heavier.
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Meaning 2
(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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Too soon or too hasty; "our condemnation of him was a bit previous"; "a premature judgment".
Classification
All adjective clusters.