previous meaning and definition

PREVIOUS adjective

Definition of previous (adjective)

1. just preceding something else in time or order
   • "the previous owner"; "my old house was larger"
   • synonyms: old
2. (used especially of persons) of the immediate past
   • "the former president"; "our late President is still very active"; "the previous occupant of the White House"
   • synonyms: former, late
3. too soon or too hasty
   • "our condemnation of him was a bit previous"; "a premature judgment"
   • synonyms: premature