previous
previous
happening or existing before now
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previous with Russian translation
previous usage examples
Предыдущий поезд задержался на десять минут.
The previous train was delayed by ten minutes.
Предыдущий владелец оставил ключи на полке.
The previous owner left the keys on the shelf.
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previous translation: предыдущий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce previous
/ˈpriːviəs/
previous translation
предыдущий
previous examples
The previous train was delayed by ten minutes.
previous transcription
/ˈpriːviəs/, /ˈpriːviəs/
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previous meaning: what does it mean?
happening or existing before now
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previous is pronounced as /ˈpriːviəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
previous definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The previous train was delayed by ten minutes. Translation: Предыдущий поезд задержался на десять минут.
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