Definition
previous (experience): former, earlier, past, prior (experience)
I really got along with my previous partners. They were much easier to work with than my current ones.
In a previous life, Luna was a dolphin. She's convinced she was a dolphin in a past life.
previously: before, formerly, hitherto, in the past, beforehand
- "In previous ad campaigns, Outback Cologne was marketed as an extremely masculine scent for the "outdoorsy", "rugged", "manly" type."
- "This replaces my previous endeavor of sleeping with as many people as possible."
- "Furthermore, I believe my previous experience at Cosmic Cosmetics will prove invaluable at Delavigne."
- "Betty was my guide to a sensual world previously unknown to me..."
- "Granted, personal issues should not interfere with job performance, however it is my firm belief that, given time, Doris will regain her previous productivity."
- "Any kids from previous marriages or anything?"
- "Voiceover : Previously, at the Delavigne Corporation: Lucie Lohan, heiress to the Lohan fortune ran away from the company because the staff wouldn't stop singing."
- "continued from previous page"
- "Betty was my guide to a sensual world previously unknown to me."
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