Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
previously
Adverb
/ˈpriːviəsli/
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Definition
At a time before the present or before a specified event.
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Examples
- She had previously worked at a different company.
- The meeting was previously scheduled for Thursday.
- He had previously mentioned his plans to travel.
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Meaning
Previously means something that happened or existed before now or before a certain point in time.
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Synonyms
- Earlier
- Before
- Formerly
- Previously