Previously: meaning, definitions and examples
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previously
[ ˈpriːviəsli ]
in the past
At an earlier time; before now.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I have previously worked as a teacher.
- She had met him previously at a conference.
- We had discussed this issue previously.
in the context of what was said or written earlier
As previously mentioned or stated.
Synonyms
beforehand, earlier, previously stated
Examples of usage
- Refer back to the previously mentioned chapter for more details.
- The instructions provided were consistent with what was previously communicated.
Translations
Translations of the word "previously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anteriormente
🇮🇳 पहले
🇩🇪 zuvor
🇮🇩 sebelumnya
🇺🇦 раніше
🇵🇱 wcześniej
🇯🇵 以前に
🇫🇷 précédemment
🇪🇸 anteriormente
🇹🇷 önceden
🇰🇷 이전에
🇸🇦 سابقًا
🇨🇿 dříve
🇸🇰 predtým
🇨🇳 以前
🇸🇮 prej
🇮🇸 áður
🇰🇿 бұрын
🇬🇪 ადრე
🇦🇿 əvvəlcə
🇲🇽 anteriormente
Word origin
The word 'previously' originated from the combination of the prefix 'pre-' meaning before, and the word 'vious' derived from the Latin word 'via' meaning way or road. The term first appeared in the English language in the early 15th century. Over the years, 'previously' has been commonly used in various contexts to refer to events or information occurring or stated before a specific time.
See also: previous.