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noun

/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/

Word Frequency: 63.3

Definitions

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

"It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous."

2.nounA track record of similar behaviour.

3.adjectivePrior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.

"He is no better than the previous Prime Minister."

4.adjectivePremature; acting or occurring too soon.

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