Визначення слова «previous» мовою англійська

adjective

1. (not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.

   • He is no better than the previous Prime Minister.

2. (informal) Premature; acting or occurring too soon.

noun

1. (informal, UK) An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")

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

2. (informal, UK) A track record of similar behaviour, especially bad behaviour.

3. (informal, UK) A record of previous hostility or conflict (between people).

   • The two players refused to shake hands — there's a bit of previous there.