Definition: just preceding something else in time or order
Usage: the previous owner; my old house was larger
Main entry: premature, previous
Definition: too soon or too hasty
Usage: our condemnation of him was a bit previous; a premature judgment
Main entry: previous, former, late
Definition: (used especially of persons) of the immediate past
Usage: the former president; our late President is still very active; the previous occupant of the White House