previously
word · lemma: previous
/ˈpɹiviəsɫi/
PREE-vee-us-lee
/pɹˈiːvɪəsli/
PREE-vee-us-lee
Definition
At an earlier time; before now or before the time being discussed. It is used to talk about something that happened or was true earlier.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and neutral English, especially in writing: 'previously mentioned', 'previously owned'. In everyday speech, 'before' is often more natural. It usually refers to an earlier point in time, not just a sequence in a list.
Spanish: anteriormente - antesPortuguese (BR): anteriormente - antesPortuguese (PT): anteriormente - antesChinese (Simplified): 先前 - 之前Chinese (Traditional): 先前 - 之前Hindi: पहले - पूर्व मेंArabic: سابقًا - من قبلBengali: আগে - পূর্বেRussian: ранее - преждеJapanese: 以前 - 以前にVietnamese: trước đâyKorean: 이전에 - 예전에Turkish: önceden - daha önceUrdu: پہلے - سابقاًIndonesian: sebelumnya
Example Sentences
I had seen that movie previously.
basic
She worked here previously.
basic
This house was previously a school.
basic
As previously discussed, the meeting starts at nine.
natural
He was previously married, but he's single now.
natural
The app was previously free, but now you need a subscription.
natural