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previously

adv. time
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈpɹiviəsɫi// UK //pɹˈiːvɪəsli// pre·vi·ous·ly Archaic General-service

adv. at a time before now or before the moment you are talking about. You use it to describe things that happened in the past.

adv. at a time preceding the current moment or the period under discussion.


SIMPLE

I have previously worked as a teacher.

CONTEXTUAL

The show begins with a short summary of what happened previously to help viewers remember the story.

COMPLEX

Although the defendant had previously denied any involvement in the scheme, the discovery of new financial records forced a change in legal strategy.

Synonyms
Origin

From previous + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the main verb or at the start of a sentence to provide context.

Pitfall

I previously have seen this movieI have previously seen this movieWhen used with auxiliary verbs, the adverb usually sits between the auxiliary and the main verb.

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