previously

/'pri:viəsli/

Thân thiện

She had previously lived in Chicago.

Definition

Adverb: At an earlier time; before the present time or the time under consideration.

Usage

"Previously" is used to indicate that something happened or existed before a specific point in time, which is often the present moment or another event mentioned in the context. It is a formal and common word in both written and spoken English.

Examples

• The software had a bug, but it was previously fixed in an update.
• I previously worked as a teacher before becoming a writer.
• As previously stated, all applications must be submitted by Friday.
• The land was previously owned by a local farmer.

Advanced Usage

• "Previously on...": A phrase commonly used at the beginning of a television episode to summarize events from previous episodes.
  • "Previously on 'The Crown'..."
• "As previously mentioned/discussed/noted": Formal phrases used in writing to refer back to an earlier point without repeating it.
  • As previously mentioned, attendance is mandatory.

Variants and Related Words

• Previous (Adjective): Existing or occurring before in time or order.
  • His previous experience was in finance.
• Antecedently (Adverb): A more formal synonym meaning "previously" or "at an earlier time."

Synonyms

• Before
• Earlier
• Formerly
• Once
• Hitherto (more formal, means "until now" or "previously")

Antonyms

• Currently
• Now
• Subsequently
• Later
• Afterwards

Related Phrases

• Prior to: A prepositional phrase meaning "before."
  • Prior to the meeting, please read the report.
• In the past: A less formal phrase with a similar meaning.
  • In the past, this process was done manually.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. at an earlier time or formerly
   • she had previously lived in Chicago
   • he was previously president of a bank
   • better than anything previously proposed
   • a previously unquestioned attitude
   • antecedently arranged

Từ đồng nghĩa

• antecedently