| English adjective: previous | |||
| 1. | previous just preceding something else in time or order | ||
| Samples | The previous owner. My old house was larger. | ||
| Synonyms | old | ||
| Similar | preceding | ||
| Antonyms | succeeding | ||
| 2. | previous (used especially of persons) of the immediate past | ||
| Samples | The former president. Our late President is still very active. The previous occupant of the White House. | ||
| Synonyms | former, late | ||
| Similar | past | ||
| Antonyms | future, present | ||
| 3. | previous too soon or too hasty | ||
| Samples | Our condemnation of him was a bit previous. A premature judgment. | ||
| Synonyms | premature | ||
| Similar | early | ||
| Antonyms | late, middle | ||