Previus vs. Previous: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 28, 2023
"Previus" is an incorrect spelling; "Previous" is the accurate term, denoting something that came before in time or order.
Which is correct: Previus or Previous
How to spell Previous?
Previus is Incorrect
Previous is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember the word "Previous" has "iou" in the sequence.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
Associate "Previous" with "obvious" as both contain "ous" endings.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
Think of "Previous" as the "previous" spelling you learned.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
Note that "Previous" has two 'i's but only one 'u'.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
Link "Previous" with common phrases like "previous engagement" or "previous attempts".
Sara Rehman
Oct 27, 2023
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Previus and Previous Definitions
Previous
"Previous" signifies being earlier or preceding.
The previous page contained the table of contents.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 09, 2023
Previous
"Previous" indicates coming before in time or order.
The previous meeting lasted for two hours.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
Previous
"Previous" might express an earlier mentioned situation.
Refer to the previous chapter for details.
Harlon Moss
Sep 09, 2023
Previous
"Previous" can describe a prior occurrence or instance.
She had previous experience in marketing.
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Sep 09, 2023
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Previous
Existing or occurring before something else in time or order; prior
Children by a previous marriage.
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Sep 08, 2023
Previous
(Informal) Acting, occurring, or done too soon; premature or hasty
"I have been too previous, for which you must blame the natural impatience of a man in love" (Georgette Heyer).
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 08, 2023
Previous
(not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
He is no better than the previous Prime Minister.
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Sep 08, 2023
Previous
An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")
It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous.
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Sep 08, 2023
Previous
Going before in time; being or happening before something else; antecedent; prior; as, previous arrangements; a previous illness.
The dull sound . . . previous to the storm,Rolls o'er the muttering earth.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 08, 2023
Previous
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past;
The former president
Our late President is still very active
The previous occupant of the White House
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Sep 08, 2023
Previous
Too soon or too hasty;
Our condemnation of him was a bit previous
A premature judgment
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Sep 08, 2023
Previous
Just preceding something else in time or order;
The previous owner
My old house was larger
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Sep 08, 2023
Previous
"Previous" can pertain to the immediate past.
The previous year had its challenges.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 09, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Previous?
Derived from Latin "praevius" meaning "going before".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
What is the verb form of Previous?
"Previous" is an adjective. The related verb could be "precede".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
What is the root word of Previous?
The root is from the Latin word "praevius".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Previous?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the context.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 27, 2023
Which preposition is used with Previous?
Commonly used prepositions are "to" (as in "previous to this") or "on" (as in "on a previous occasion").
Aimie Carlson
Oct 27, 2023
What is the plural form of Previous?
Previous is an adjective and doesn't have a plural form.
Sara Rehman
Oct 27, 2023
Is Previous a negative or positive word?
Neutral; it simply indicates order or sequence.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
Is the Previous term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
Sara Rehman
Oct 27, 2023
Which determiner is used with Previous?
"This", "that", "these", or "those" can be used depending on context.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
What is the first form of Previous?
Previous is an adjective and does not have verb forms.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
Is Previous a vowel or consonant?
Previous is a word that contains both vowels and consonants.
Sara Rehman
Oct 27, 2023
How is Previous used in a sentence?
"She referred to her previous statement for clarity."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
Which article is used with Previous?
Both "a" and "the" can be used with Previous, depending on context.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 27, 2023
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