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B1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ UK /ˈpɹiː.vɪəs/ See IPA manual

Freq #3500

Meanings

1

adj
Happening or existing before the present one in time or order.

He is no better than the previous manager.
2

adj
Coming just before in time; immediately past.

We discussed this in the previous lesson.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · happening or existing... old

2 adj · coming just before in time;... late

More foregoingformer

Opposites

following future next succeeding

Word family

Derived forms previouslypreviousness

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Phrases (1)

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previous occupant
the person who held a place or position immediately before its current holder

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From Latin praevius.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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