adj / adv · academic
previous
/ˈpriːviəs/PRE·vi·ous
Existing or occurring before in time; earlier.
Examples
“Previous studies have reported similar findings.”
“She had no previous experience in teaching.”
“In the previous chapter we reviewed the theoretical framework.”
Band 8 sentence
“Previous research provided important baseline data, but methodological differences make direct comparisons difficult.”
Collocations
- previous studies
- previously shown
- previous experience
Word family
Common mistakes
He previous worked as a teacher.→He previously worked as a teacher.
In previous to the survey, we collected baseline data.→Prior to the survey, we collected baseline data.
She is previous manager of the department.→She is the previous manager of the department.
Say it for a higher band
5before→6earlier→7+previous
Synonyms
prior
former
Easily confused
prior
“Prior research has focused primarily on urban populations.”
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