Meaning & use

previous

adjective·Everyday

Existing or happening before the one being discussed.

See it in a sentence

The previous owner planted the pear tree.

We compared this month's figures with the previous month's figures.

A note on using this word

The previous day means the day before a stated time; it does not always mean yesterday.

Words with a similar meaning

earlierpriorpreceding

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