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Synonyms of previous

5 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for previous is form. Other synonyms of previous are foregoing, former, late and old.

Synonyms and similar words for previous

nounAn existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions").

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • foregoingOccurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
  • formerPrevious.
  • late
  • oldFormer, previous.

Opposite of previous

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • futureHaving to do with or occurring in the future.
  • followingComing next, either in sequence or in time.
  • next
  • succeedingFollowing, next in order.

Meaning of previous

  1. adjective Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
  2. adjective Premature; acting or occurring too soon.
  3. noun An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions").

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Questions about synonyms of previous

What is another word for previous?
Previous has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as form, foregoing, former, late and old.
What is the opposite of previous?
The opposite of previous is following. Other antonyms of previous are future, succeeding and next.
What does previous mean?
Previous means prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.

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