previous

Definitions

Existing or occurring before in time or order.

Premature or hasty in action or judgment.

Examples

The previous owner of the house left several boxes in the attic.

I had a previous engagement, so I could not attend the meeting.

Her previous experience in marketing made her the perfect candidate for the job.

Synonyms

prior former preceding earlier past antecedent foregoing

Antonyms

subsequent following future succeeding later ensuing prospective