Previous

Meaning

occurring before in time or order; earlier; former

Existing or happening before the present time.

Example Sentences

I reviewed the previous chapter before starting the new one.

He referred to the previous meeting to explain his point.

Example Expressions

previous experience

Synonyms

former, earlier, preceding, prior

Entry 1

former, earlier, preceding, prior

Entry 2

earlier, prior, former, preceding

Antonyms

next, following, subsequent, later, future

Entry 1

next, following, subsequent, later

Entry 2

future, later

Collocations

previous experience, previous year, previous chapter, previous owner, previous meeting, previous record, previous work

Entry 1

previous experience, previous year, previous chapter, previous owner

Entry 2

previous meeting, previous record, previous work, previous year