Entry Word: previous

Function: adjective

Meaning: going before another in time or order <the new instructor should consult with the previous teacher about the lesson plans> <the previous math problem also included a reference to store discounts>

Synonyms antecedent, anterior, foregoing, precedent, preceding, prior

Related Words advance, early, premature; earliest, first, inaugural, initial, maiden, original, pioneer; preexisting; introductory, preliminary; erstwhile, former, whilom

Near Antonyms advanced, late; final, last, terminal, ultimate

Antonyms after, ensuing, following, subsequent, succeeding