previous
She reviewed her previous work before submitting the final report.
She looked at her past work to check for errors before sending it.
Happening or existing before the present time or event
The previous owner left some furniture in the house.
The person who owned the house before the current owner left some items.
Often used to refer to something that came before in time or sequence.
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Common Usage
Use 'previous' to refer to something that came before in time or sequence, such as a previous job or a previous version of a document.
Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'previous' with words like 'before' or 'past', as it can be redundant. For example, avoid saying 'previous past events'.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'previus', from Latin 'praevius', meaning 'going before'
Usage Notes
Can refer to time, sequence, or ownership. Often used in formal and informal contexts.