noun🔗ShareAn existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")"It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous."policelawhistoryessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA track record of similar behaviour."Her previous record of punctuality made her a reliable team member. "tendencycharacterpasthistoryessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePrior; occurring before something else, either in time or order."He is no better than the previous Prime Minister."timehistorypastessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePremature; acting or occurring too soon."The baby's attempts at walking were quite previous; he tried before he was physically ready. "timeeventessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading