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Definition previous in British English

previous adjective

adjective
/ˈpriːviəs/
1

a previous event, period, or thing happened or existed before the one that you are talking about

Example

This issue was discussed in the previous chapter.

Example

Neighbours said they had seen the man in the area on two previous occasions.

Example

The previous owners of the house had hired an expensive interior decorator.

Example

Mark has two children from a previous marriage.

Example

All the other guests had arrived the previous day.

Example

No previous experience is required.

Example

She had a number of previous convictions for theft.

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Definition previous in British English