previously
adv. timeadv. 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.
I have previously worked as a teacher.
The show begins with a short summary of what happened previously to help viewers remember the story.
Although the defendant had previously denied any involvement in the scheme, the discovery of new financial records forced a change in legal strategy.
From previous + -ly.
Typically placed before the main verb or at the start of a sentence to provide context.
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.