Simple meaning
What does Previous mean?
coming before this one.
Dictionary definition
happening or existing before the current one.
Example sentences
Previous in a sentence
easy
The class used previous to describe the result in simple words.
medium
In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more previous.
hard
During group work, students explained how previous changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.
Synonyms
Words like Previous
similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
Word family
Previous word family
Base word
previous
adjective
previous
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does previous mean?
Previous means coming before this one.
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