previous

Meanings

• adjective

  relating to something that came before; former

• the time or period before the present

• belonging to the past or an earlier time

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹivi.əs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=187121"

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Antonyms

following , future , next , succeeding

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Synonyms

form , former , late , old

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with previous
eves , heaves , leaves , grieves , chieves , chieves , receives , deceives

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Homophones

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1. previous () : a person who came before; a forerunner
   

2. previous () : a person who has gone before; a forebear
   

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Variants

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previous , previously , previousness , previousnesses , previous question , previous questions , previous to , revert to , reverted to , reverted to (is previous) form , reverted to form , reverted to is previous form , reverted to normal , reverting to , reverts to , the last couple of , the last/previous couple of , the previous couple of

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Forms

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previously, previouser, previousness

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Etymology

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From Old French 'previus' meaning 'earlier, earlier than' or 'nearer' or 'former' or 'past'. From Latin 'praevius' meaning 'earlier, preceding, prior, earlier in time, earlier in order'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'previous' is often used in legal and administrative contexts to refer to the person or party who came before or preceded another.

2. In the context of computer science, a 'previous' function is used to retrieve the value of a variable or data point from the previous iteration or state.

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Related Concepts

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1. history: The study of past events, particularly in human societies and civilizations.

2. nostalgia: A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.

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Culture

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The term 'previous' has been used extensively in literature and art, often to denote a sense of nostalgia or longing for the past. In music, it can refer to a chord or progression that was played before the current one, creating a sense of resolution or tension. In history, it can refer to the period or events that came before the present, providing context and understanding.

How to Memorize "previous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a timeline with the present at the end and the past before it. Visualize the word 'previous' as a link connecting the past to the present.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'previous' with the idea of something coming before or being earlier in time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Prior to the present, Previous is.' to remember the meaning of the word.

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