pre
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1
occurring or existing before what is being mentioned
- She referred to her previous job experience during the interview.
- In the previous chapter, the author introduced the main characters.
- He reviewed the previous year's financial reports to analyze the company's performance.
- Under the previous system, employees had fewer benefits.
- His previous attempts at solving the problem proved unsuccessful.
2
(of an individual) having held a position or role directly before the current person
- The previous owner of the house left behind some old furniture in the attic.
- The previous director implemented several policies that are still in place today.
- She was hired to replace the previous manager who retired last year.
- The previous tenant took good care of the apartment, so it’s in great condition.
- The previous president signed important agreements just before leaving office.
3
acting before the appropriate time or before having all the necessary information
- He was a bit previous in his judgment, criticizing the plan before it was fully explained.
- The scientist admitted he was previous in drawing conclusions from incomplete data.
- She was previous in making assumptions about the new employee's abilities.
- They were previous in celebrating their victory, not realizing the game wasn’t over yet.
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4
immediately before the current or mentioned time
- It was Tuesday, and we'd met for lunch the previous day.
- The previous week had been incredibly busy with meetings and deadlines.
- He couldn't remember much from the previous night after the party.
- She moved to the city the previous year to start her new job.