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PREVIOUS

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Previous.

How to pronounce previous:

US

Previous - as an adjective satellite

Just preceding something else in time or order

Example: "The previous owner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
old4

(used especially of persons) of the immediate past

Example: "The former president"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
former11late4

Too soon or too hasty

Example: "Our condemnation of him was a bit previous"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
premature13

Previous - as a noun

An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")

Example: "It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous."

A track record of similar behaviour.

Previous - as an adjective

Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.

Example: "He is no better than the previous prime minister."

Premature; acting or occurring too soon.

Example Sentences

"I have no recollection of our previous meeting."
"She looked different from her previous appearance."
"The student's score was higher than their previous test."
"This version of the software is more efficient than the previous one."
"In his previous job, he worked as a sales representative."
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Word Game Points

Is PREVIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, previous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREVIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PREVIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, previous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREVIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PREVIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, previous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREVIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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