previous
Translation
previous, former
Examples
The previous owner was an old lady.
The previous owner was an old lady.
Grammar Patterns
the ((previous)) (noun) happening or existing before something else The previous owner was an old lady.
Similar Words
Synonyms: former, prior, preceding; Antonyms: current, next, following
Etymology
From Latin 'prae-' (before) + 'via' (way). Meaning 'going before on the way'.
Memory Tips
'Pre-' means 'before'. Think of a 'previous' chapter as the one that came 'before' the current one.