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[ˈpriːvɪəs], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- existing or occurring before in time or order
(e.g: she looked tired after her exertions of the previous evening)
- overhasty in acting
(e.g: I admit I may have been a bit previous)
Phrases:
- previous to
Origin
:
early 17th century: from Latin praevius ‘going before’ (from prae ‘before’ + via ‘way’) + -ous
[ˈpriːvɪəs], (Noun)
Definitions:
- previous convictions; a criminal record
(e.g: he's got previous—theft and wounding)
Phrases:
- previous to
Origin
:
early 17th century: from Latin praevius ‘going before’ (from prae ‘before’ + via ‘way’) + -ous
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