English · Numbers & Time
previous
/ˈpriːviəs/
[/ˈpriːviəs/]
coming before
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Existing or happening before the present one.
Example
In my previous job, I worked mostly with international clients.
In my previous job, I worked mostly with international clients.
Etymology
From Latin "praevius," going before, from "prae," before, plus "via," way.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to something earlier in time or order; slightly formal.