previous.
Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
Meaning & usage
Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
He is no better than the previous Prime Minister.
Premature; acting or occurring too soon.
Where this word comes from
From Latin praevius.
An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")
It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous.
A track record of similar behaviour, especially bad behaviour.
A record of previous hostility or conflict (between people).
The two players refused to shake hands — there's a bit of previous there.
Where this word comes from
From Latin praevius.
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