previous
Meaning
The word "previous" means something that happened or existed before the current time.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "previous" with "next."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
arrived
at
the
small
caf
é
early
and
sat
by
the
window
.
The
staff
greeted
me
with
a
smile
,
which
was
nicer
than
during
my
previous
visit
.
I
ordered
tea
and
a
sandwich
,
then
I
opened
my
notebook
to
plan
the
day
.
While
I
was
writing
,
a
friend
waved
from
the
door
and
came
to
sit
with
me
.
We
talked
quietly
about
our
plans
and
then
walked
out
together
.
Common Phrases
previous experience
previous day
previous owner
Synonyms
Related Words
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