previous
/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈpɹivi.əs/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")
“It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous.”
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Meaning 2 · noun
A track record of similar behaviour.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
“He is no better than the previous Prime Minister.”
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Premature; acting or occurring too soon.
How this word is used
- Everyday “It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous.”
- Everyday “He is no better than the previous Prime Minister.”
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