Previous synonyms

prē'vē-əs

(Postmodifier) Following expressions of time to indicate how long ago something happened; ago. [from 15th c.]

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Preceding in time; earlier; past

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Comparative form of early: more early

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Of that which comes before, in advance.

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Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.

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Previously said, written, etc.; preceding

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Earlier

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future (antonym)

That is to be or to come; of or existing in later time.

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Earlier, either in time or order.

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on-time (antonym)

Punctual or according to schedule.

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following (antonym)

Coming next, either in sequence or in time.

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The definition of premature is something that occurs too early or before it is ready.

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Not warranted; unjustified; being without warrant, authority, or guaranty; unwarrantable.

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early (related)

Occurring in the near future:

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(Bot.) On the side away from the main stem

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Earlier

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In anticipation.

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That has or have gone by; past; former

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Former:

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Situated in front or in front of some other thing or part

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The definition of foregone is former, or previously determined.

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Earlier

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Acting with or marked by excessive haste and lack of due deliberation.

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That once was; former:

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Not founded on fact or truth; baseless

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Convention or custom arising from long practice:

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(Obsolete, rare) = ultimum

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current (antonym)

Passing from one to another; circulating:

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later (antonym)

At some time in the future.

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timely (antonym)

Happening or appearing at the proper time.

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well-timed (antonym)

Occurring or done at an opportune time:

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next (antonym)

The definition of next is just before or after.

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Least likely or expected:

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Near (nearer) to the end

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Of or toward the end or more advanced part, as of a period or stage:

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Familiar or known from the past; accustomed

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Having been formerly; former:

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Merely occasional; sporadic

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Formerly such; former

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precede (related)

Going before

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near (related)

(Dated) Next to the driver, when he is on foot; (US) on the left of an animal or a team.

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time (related)

A continuous, measurable quantity in which events occur in a sequence proceeding from the past through the present to the future.

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recent (related)

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subsequent (related)

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more recent (related)

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most recent (related)

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final (related)

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preceeding (related)

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present (antonym)

Relating to now, for the time being; current.

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Synonym Study

Former always connotes comparison, stated or implied, with what follows or is latter the former owner
Foregoing applies specif. to something previously said or written the foregoing examples
Antecedent often adds to the meaning of previous a connotation of direct causal relationship with what follows events antecedent to the war
Preceding , esp. when used with the definite article, implies a coming immediately before the preceding night
Prior adds to this a connotation of greater importance or claim as a result of being first a prior commitment
Previous generally implies a coming before in time or order a previous encounter

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