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previous (adj.)

"going before in time, being or occurring before something else," 1620s, from Latin praevius "going before," from prae "before" (see pre-) + via "road" (see via). Related: Previously.

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Definitions of previous from WordNet

previous (adj.)
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past;
the previous occupant of the White House
Synonyms: former / late
previous (adj.)
too soon or too hasty;
our condemnation of him was a bit previous
Synonyms: premature
previous (adj.)
just preceding something else in time or order;
the previous owner
Synonyms: old
From wordnet.princeton.edu