The difference between Previous and Previously


Previous is also noun with the meaning: an existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions").

Previous is also adjective with the meaning: prior.

Previously is also adverb with the meaning: at an earlier time.

check bellow for the other definitions of Previous and Previously

  1. Previous as an adjective (not comparable):

    Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.

    Examples:

    "He is no better than the previous Prime Minister."

  2. Previous as an adjective (informal):

    Premature; acting or occurring too soon.

  1. Previous as a noun (informal, UK):

    An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")

    Examples:

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

  2. Previous as a noun (informal, UK):

    a track record of similar behaviour.

  1. Previously as an adverb:

    At an earlier time.

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