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Definition of previously

previously

/ˈpriː.vi.əs.li/
pre · vi · ous · ly
Adjective:previous
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1

At a prior or earlier time; before the present or a specified event.

Example

"She had previously worked as a research assistant before leading the department."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'previous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Previous' derives from the Latin 'praevius', meaning 'going before', a compound of 'prae-' (before) and 'via' (way or road).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Previously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/previously
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