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previous vs late

late vs previous

previous and late both are adjectives.

previous is not an adverb while late is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
previous No Yes No No
late No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, previous and late are synonyms defined as:
  • previous and late: (used especially of persons) of the immediate past
Other synonyms of previous include former.
previous (adjective) late (adjective)
too soon or too hasty being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages
just preceding something else in time or order at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
having died recently
of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
after the expected or usual time; delayed
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past
previous (adverb) late (adverb)
later than usual or than expected
to an advanced time
at an advanced age or stage
in the recent past
Difference between previous and late

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