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/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/

Phonetics

/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/

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/ˈpɹivi.əs/

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noun

  • An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")

    Example: It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous.

  • A track record of similar behaviour.

adjective

  • Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.

    Example: He is no better than the previous Prime Minister.

  • Premature; acting or occurring too soon.