previous in WordNet English dictionary

1. (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"
   former  late  previous 
   
2. just preceding something else in time or order
   "the previous owner"; "my old house was larger"
   previous  old 
   
3. too soon or too hasty
   "our condemnation of him was a bit previous"; "a premature judgment"
   previous  premature