/ˈpriːviəs/
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Meaning
Coming before this one; the one that happened or existed before.
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Word origin
From Latin praevius, meaning going before, from prae, meaning before, plus via, meaning way.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praevius
- English cognates
- via
Examples
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The previous owner is the person who owned it before the current one.
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Previous points back to the one just before in a series.
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In stories, the previous day means the day before that moment.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 12: previous, noon, helicopter and 5 more words.