previous — existing or occurring before in time or order
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing or occurring before in time or order
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpriːviəs/
Example Sentences
- My previous phone was so old that dinosaurs used it to send text messages.
- The previous tenant left behind a collection of 500 rubber ducks.
- Please refer to the previous chapter for more information.
previous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpriːviəs/]
existing or occurring before in time or order
The previous owner left important documents inside the old house.
The researcher compared previous results with the newest experiment. (PRE + BEFORE = PREVIOUS)
The previous owner left curious and mysterious clues throughout the house.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praevius' meaning 'going before,' composed of 'prae' (before) and 'via' (way/road). The word entered English through Old French 'previeus' in the 14th century.
Breakdown
prae- (before) + via (way/road) + -ous (adjective suffix) = previous (existing or occurring before)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My previous phone was so old that dinosaurs used it to send text messages.”
“The previous tenant left behind a collection of 500 rubber ducks.”
“Please refer to the previous chapter for more information.”
“She quit her previous job to become a professional Netflix watcher.”
“The new model is much faster than the previous version.”
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