What is the meaning of previous?

adjective

  • Just preceding something else in time or order.
    • usage: "the previous owner"; "my old house was larger"
  • Used especially of persons. ( of the immediate past)
    • usage: "the former president"; "our late President is still very active"; "the previous occupant of the White House"
  • Too soon or too hasty.
    • usage: "our condemnation of him was a bit previous"; "a premature judgment"
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