“Previous” vs. “Last”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 8, 2023
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The difference between “previous” and “last”
- "Previous" can refer to something that came before the current one while "last" always refers to the final one in a sequence.
- "Previous" is often used to compare and contrast while "last" is often used to indicate finality.
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What is the definition of “previous” and “last”?
Previous
- Refers to something that came before the current one.
- Indicates that there could be more than one item that came before the current one.
- Can be used to compare and contrast between the previous and current one.
Last
- Refers to something that is the final one in a sequence.
- Indicates that there is no other item that follows it.
- Can also be used to indicate a past period of time, such as "last year."
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Last” is the more popular variant on the web.
Previous
3,680,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I need to see your previous work before I can hire you.
- The previous owner of the house left some furniture behind.
- Let's review the previous lesson before moving on to the next one.
More popular
Last
9,620,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I saw the last episode of the TV show last night and it was amazing.
- The last time I visited Italy was five years ago.
- We only have one slice of cake left from last night's party.
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