previous

/pɹˈiviəs/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. just preceding something else in time or order
   “the previous owner”
2. (used especially of persons) of the immediate past
   “the former president”
3. too soon or too hasty
   “our condemnation of him was a bit previous”

Synonyms for previous

• old
• preceding
• former
• late
• past
• premature
• early

Words that rhyme with previous

• devious