(of speech, writing) already mentioned

come before; previous

of an earlier period; the first (mentioned) of two people or things

previous in time or order

earlier in time, order or importance

earlier

of say

pronounced

not different or changed; (used with 'this', 'that', 'these', 'those') already mentioned, referred to or thought of

alike, identical

as much as this extent, amount etc; of or concerning the person, thing, event etc mentioned, known etc now or for the future; of, concerning, the person or thing nearer in space; of, concerning, the present time; (used for emphasis in a story or account) a, an

the