Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Referring to something that occurred or existed earlier in time or order.
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/ˈpriːviəs/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He spoke about the previous times they had met.
The call had come late the previous afternoon.
Miss Bates was out, which accounted for the previous tranquillity.
Etymology:
Originates from the Latin praevius, meaning going before, which breaks down to prae (before) and via (road). This evolved into the Old French previos before entering Middle English.
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