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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

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AdjectiveAdj
previous gốc
AdverbAdv

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 chapter
    indicating a state, position, or relationship within the previous chapter
  • Medium previous relevant work experience
    describing previous relevant work experience (just preceding something else in time or order)
  • Hard surpass all previous fiscal benchmarks
    to surpass all previous fiscal benchmarks, meaning to distinguish oneself
  • Very Hard without previous warning or indication
    lacking or in the absence of previous warning or indication

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