Definitions

1. adjective

happening or done before something else in time

“The previous night’s storm caused significant damage.”

2. noun

a person or thing that has existed or happened before

“The previous owner of the house left a nice garden.”

3. adverb

at or to a time before something else in time

“The manager had been there previous to the new employee.”

4. adverb

of or relating to something that has happened or existed before

“The previous data revealed a significant increase in sales.”