previous
adjective
1. just preceding something else in time or order
- the previous owner
Similar word(s): preceding, old
2. (used especially of persons) of the immediate past
- the previous occupant of the White House
Similar word(s): past, former, late
3. too soon or too hasty
- our condemnation of him was a bit previous
Similar word(s): early, premature
Sentences with previous as an adjective:
- He is no better than the previous Prime Minister.
- I thought that I had solved the problem, but I was a bit previous.
noun
1. (informal, Britain) An existing criminal record; short for "previous convictions".
- It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous.