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Another word for previous

Choosing another word for previous depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Existing or occurring before in time or order.

Usage Example

"She had no prior experience in financial management before taking the role."

Strongest
prior
earlier
former
preceding
Strong
past
foregoing
antecedent
erstwhile

• noun (Context 2)

A person's prior criminal record or past convictions.

Usage Example

"The suspect was denied bail because he had rap sheet for burglary."

Strong
rap sheet
form

• adjective (Context 3)

Acting or occurring too soon; premature or overhasty.

Usage Example

"I might have been a bit premature in assuming the contract was already signed."

Strongest
premature
Strong
hasty
precipitate
untimely

Opposites of previous

The opposite of previous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

subsequent
following
next
succeeding
belated
later
overdue
tardy
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• Nearby Words

preventively
preview
previewer
previous
previously
prewar
prewarm

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Previous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/previous
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