How to Use "Previous" with Example Sentences

previous (adj): happening or existing before

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Used with nouns:

"It was invented in the previous century."
(century, decade)

"His previous marriage ended five years ago."
(marriage, relationship, job)

"The previous owner didn't take care of the house."
(owner, occupant)

"I feel like I was here in a previous life."
(life)

"I saw her at the supermarket the previous day."
(day, week, month)

"Previous research supports our theory."
(research, work, studies)

"Refer to the previous paragraph."
(paragraph, page, post, section)