previously

Word parts

previous + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpriːvi.əsli/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈprivi.əsli/

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Adverb

Positive previously

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something was done previously, it was done before.
   • Synonyms: before and prior
   • Antonyms: later, after and subsequent

   We discovered a language that was previously unknown.

Related words

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