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Prev is an informal abbreviation of previous, used especially in digital interfaces to navigate backward: Click prev to see earlier results.
It pairs with next as a navigation control on websites, media players, and slideshows.
Existing before another
- formerPreviously holding a position
- precedingComing before in order
- foregoingPreviously mentioned or stated
- antecedentSomething that precedes
preliminary · initial · prelude · precursor · lead-up · preamble · introductory · prologue
One that comes before
- antecedentSomething that precedes
- precursorSomething that comes first
- ancestorPredecessor in lineage
- forebearAncestral family member
progenitor · pioneer · prototype · archetype · herald · originator · founder · trailblazer
Time already gone
- bygoneOf earlier times
- yesteryearTime not long past
- historicalOf documented times
- formerPreviously holding a position
reminiscence · memories · nostalgia · retrospect · heritage · legacy · vintage · old
Status of greater importance
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- primacyCondition of being foremost
- seniorityRank from length of service
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
importance · preeminence · preference · hierarchy · privilege · supremacy · ascendancy · predominance
prior
Existing before another
- formerPreviously holding a position
- precedingComing before in order
- foregoingPreviously mentioned or stated
antecedent · preliminary · initial · prelude · precursor · lead-up · preamble · introductory · prologue · run-up
forerunner
One that comes before
- antecedentSomething that precedes
- precursorSomething that comes first
- ancestorPredecessor in lineage
forebear · progenitor · pioneer · prototype · archetype · herald · originator · founder · trailblazer · pathfinder
past
Time already gone
- bygoneOf earlier times
- yesteryearTime not long past
- historicalOf documented times
former · reminiscence · memories · nostalgia · retrospect · heritage · legacy · vintage · old · elapsed
priority
Status of greater importance
dominance · importance · preeminence · preference · hierarchy · privilege · supremacy · ascendancy · predominance · foremost
- sneak previewAdvance viewing for select audience
- abuse preventionStopping mistreatment before occurs
- pollution preventionStopping contaminants at origin
- fire preventionStopping combustion before ignition
- crime preventionStopping offenses before occurrence
- previous lifeExistence before current one
previous, previously, preview, prevision, prevent, prevention, preventive, preventable, preventative