previous previous /ˈpriːviːəs/

adjective

1. () Just preceding something else in time or order  ( old , previous )
   just preceding something else in time or order
    The previous owner
   the previous owner
    My old house was larger
   my old house was larger
   
2. () (used especially of persons) of the immediate past  ( late , former , previous )
   (used especially of persons) of the immediate past
    The former president
   the former president
    Our late President is still very active
   our late President is still very active
    The previous occupant of the White House
   the previous occupant of the White House
   
3. Too soon or too hasty  ( premature , previous )
   too soon or too hasty
    Our condemnation of him was a bit previous
   our condemnation of him was a bit previous
    A premature judgment
   a premature judgment