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adjective
1.
Just preceding something else in time or order.  Synonym: old.  "My old house was larger"
2.
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past.  Synonyms: former, late.  "Our late President is still very active" , "The previous occupant of the White House"
3.
Too soon or too hasty.  Synonym: premature.  "A premature judgment"



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