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== English == === Alternative forms === prævious (archaic) === Etymology === From Latin praevius. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈpɹiː.vɪəs/ === Adjective === previous (comparative more previous, superlative most previous) (not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order. (informal) Premature; acting or occurring too soon. ==== Synonyms ==== foregoing former late old See also Thesaurus:former ==== Antonyms ==== future following next succeeding ==== Derived terms ==== ignore all previous instructions previous examination previous question previous to previously previously disadvantaged previousness ==== Translations ==== === Noun === previous (countable and uncountable, plural previouses) (informal, UK) An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions") Synonym: form (informal, UK) A track record of similar behaviour, especially bad behaviour. (informal, UK) A record of previous hostility or conflict (between people). === Anagrams === pervious, viperous