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How to pronounce previous
Say it like this: /ˈpɹi.vi.əs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does previous mean?
adjPrior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
“He is no better than the previous Prime Minister.”
Premature; acting or occurring too soon.
“I was a bit previous it turned out, as I worked short-handed for ten days before I could find another hand.”
nounAn existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")
“It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous.”
A track record of similar behaviour, especially bad behaviour.
“Mitigation will be limited given his previous and as he has already attended tackle school he cannot return.”
A record of previous hostility or conflict (between people).
“The two players refused to shake hands — there's a bit of previous there.”
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