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AWL Sublist 2 · Academic Word
previous
/ˈpriːviəs/ Syllables: ˈpre·vi·ous
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Coming or happening before something else in time or order.
Synonyms
earlier
prior
preceding
Antonyms
subsequent
following
Translations
previous in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
سابق، ماضي
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
الشيء الذي حدث أو جاء قبل شيء آخر في الوقت أو الترتيب.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Previous means earlier or before. Previous research forms the basis of new studies.
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Memory TipPrevious comes from Latin 'prae' (before) + 'via' (way) — coming before on the path.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The current study builds upon previous research conducted over the last two decades.
Previous experience in the field is not required for students applying to this programme.
The findings are consistent with those reported in previous studies on the same topic.
Word Families & Pronunciation
previous
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adverb | previously |
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