Definition of PREVIOUS

previous

Meanings

Plural: previouses

Adjective Satellite

  • just preceding something else in time or order
    • "the previous owner"
  • (used especially of persons) of the immediate past
    • "the previous occupant of the White House"
  • too soon or too hasty
    • "our condemnation of him was a bit previous"

Adj

  • Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
  • Premature; acting or occurring too soon.

Noun

  • An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")
  • A track record of similar behaviour, especially bad behaviour.
  • A record of previous hostility or conflict (between people).

Origin / Etymology

From Latin praevius.

Scrabble Score: 13

previous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
previous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
previous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

previous is a valid Words With Friends word