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The correct spelling is previous.
How to pronounce previous
/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/
nounIPA: /ˈpɹiːvɪəs/
Say it like: Pre-vio-ws
The correct spelling is previous. An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions") For example: "It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous."
Usage Examples
“It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous.”
“He is no better than the previous Prime Minister.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")
- 2.A track record of similar behaviour.
adjective
- 1.Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
- 2.Premature; acting or occurring too soon.
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