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previous /ˈpriːvijəs/ adjective
previous
/ˈpriːvijəs/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PREVIOUS
: existing or happening before the present time
: earlier in time or order
: immediately before in time or order

previous to

somewhat formal
: before (a time, event, etc.)

— previously

adverb