previously
/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/
adverb
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈpɹivi.əsli/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adverb
(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.
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Meaning 2 · adverb
(with past-tense constructions) At an earlier time.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “previously” when they mean: (with present-tense constructions) first; beforehand, in advance..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “previously” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “previously” in professional communication.”
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