previously

[pree-vee-uhs-lee]

adverb

1. before now; earlier.

   The evidence now shows a strong likelihood that sea levels will rise more rapidly than previously thought.

   The author was previously managing editor of a multimedia lifestyle company that produced a magazine, website, and newsletters.

Word History and Origins

Origin of previously¹

previous ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

It also cited broader evidence of alleged war crimes by both the RSF and the regular army, however both sides have previously denied any wrongdoing in the country's ongoing civil war.

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Jones has previously not ruled out being leader of Reform in Wales herself.

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Mr Gilboa-Dalal was previously seen in a Hamas video in February.

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He had previously visited Flushing Meadows on several occasions before being joined by wife Melania on his last visit a decade ago.

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Spurs have previously spoken about wanting to close the gap on the top clubs in the WSL but they lost ground last season and have acted slowly this summer.

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Related Words

• already 
• formerly 
• heretofore 
• hitherto 
• once 
• then