[ˈpriːvɪəs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- existing or occurring before in time or order
(e.g: she looked tired after her exertions of the previous evening)

- overhasty in acting
(e.g: I admit I may have been a bit previous)


Phrases:
- previous to

Origin:
early 17th century: from Latin praevius ‘going before’ (from prae ‘before’ + via ‘way’) + -ous

[ˈpriːvɪəs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- previous convictions; a criminal record
(e.g: he's got previous—theft and wounding)


Phrases:
- previous to

Origin:
early 17th century: from Latin praevius ‘going before’ (from prae ‘before’ + via ‘way’) + -ous