previous
US /ˈpriviəs/
adjective Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
just preceding something else in time or order
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Please refer to my previous email for the full list of requirements.
Word Family
Synonyms
- priorthe head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot
- formerthe first of two or the first mentioned of two
- precedingbe earlier in time; go back further
Collocations
- Easy in the previous chapterindicating a state, position, or relationship within the previous chapter
- Medium previous relevant work experiencedescribing previous relevant work experience (just preceding something else in time or order)
- Hard surpass all previous fiscal benchmarksto surpass all previous fiscal benchmarks, meaning to distinguish oneself
- Very Hard without previous warning or indicationlacking or in the absence of previous warning or indication
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