The athlete worked hard to better his previous record.
The athlete worked hard to better his previous record.
English
previous
ˈpriviəs, ˈpriː.vi.əs
Meaning: happening or existing before something or someone else
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Example sentences
No previous experience is required for this job.
Please disregard the previous email as it contained incorrect information.
Please disregard the previous email as it contained incorrect information.
The court's decision was a complete reversal of the previous ruling.
The court's decision was a complete reversal of the previous ruling.
The interviewer asked about my previous work experience.
The interviewer asked about my previous work experience.
The previous treatment was ineffective for her condition.
The previous treatment was ineffective for her condition.
The company's claim was barred by the principle of estoppel because they had already accepted the previous agreement.
The company's claim was barred by the principle of estoppel because they had already accepted the previous agreement.
Usage Notes
Commonly used with nouns like 'experience', 'owner', 'marriage', or 'version' to indicate what came before.
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