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most previous

ADJECTIVE

former, prior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

earlier past preceding

WEAK

antecedent anterior erstwhile ex foregoing one-time precedent quondam sometime

Antonyms

WEAK

current future later on time present timely well-timed

ADJECTIVE

premature

Synonyms

WEAK

ahead of early inopportune overearly oversoon precipitate soon too early too soon unfounded untimely unwarranted

Antonyms

WEAK

current future later on time present timely well-timed

Example Sentences

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Rabin explained that most previous studies focused on each substance separately, leaving a major gap that this early-stage research is beginning to fill.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2025

OpenAI’s o1 model, released in September, can now score above 90% on most previous AI math benchmarks.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 2, 2024

Experts acknowledged that Protasiewicz was more vocal about her opinions while on the campaign trail than candidates in most previous elections.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

In most previous cases of nomination removal, the category shrinks to four contenders instead of adding a new fifth contender.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2023

Such behaviour as this had ended, on most previous occasions, by her making a confession, and Cytherea expected one now.

From Desperate Remedies by Hardy, Thomas