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prev

7.2
Happening earlier in time or order
  • adjective
  • /prɛv/
  • Informal
translation icon : anterior
  • Click the prev button to return to the earlier page.

Examples

  • The prev version of the document had several errors.

  • The prev chapter explained the basics of the topic.

  • Check the prev results before starting a new experiment.

  • I saved the prev changes before updating.

  • To review your notes, click the prev button on the screen.

  • Make sure to read the prev section to understand the context.

  • In the code editor, you can easily navigate back to the prev line to correct errors.

Synonyms

previous
vsprev
∞ 1.0

Happening before now or before another event

is the informal abbreviation used especially in technical or casual writing
prior
vsprev
752 2.9

Happening before something else in time

is an informal shortened form of the same idea not a separate full word

Surface Forms

prev positive

Etymology

The word prev is a short form of previous, and the pre- part means 'before'. So as an adjective prev points to something 'earlier' or 'coming before' the current one.