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(adj) /ˈpriːviəs/

Meaning

Existing or occurring before in time or order.

Pronunciation

UK ˈpriːviəs

US ˈpriːviəs

Example Sentences

While this usually happens after the previous animal has moved out, they are known to move into beavers dams while [they're] still using them!
The previous record was also set by itself just a few days prior to this manned test run.

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