Previous to
Previous to preposition - Earlier than.
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Synonyms for Previous to
Since and previous to are semantically related. in earlier than topic. In some cases you can use "Since" instead a preposition phrase "Previous to".
Since
Since adverb - Earlier than the present time.
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Previous to and since are semantically related. You can use "Previous to" instead a preposition "Since".
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- The shooting is publicly deemed justified since the criminal drew his gun first but Raylan's bosses are aware that previous to the shooting he gave the thug 24 hours to leave town or be shot.
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This is especially egregious with (once again) Erma, since she dates with Tavas at firstnote Albeit to be fair, both of them were holding the same rank previous to the Battle of Derzon, until she breaks with him.
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