Previously
Adverb
UK
/ˈpriː.vi.əs.li/
US
/ˈpriː.vi.əs.li/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
At an earlier time or before now.
Example
"He had previously worked in a different company."
"Previously, people used horses for transport, but now cars are common."
"The teacher explained the topic previously, so students already had some knowledge."
Explanation
Previously indicates something happened at an earlier time or before now. It is used to talk about something that happened in the past. For example, “She had previously studied French” means she studied French before now. Previously helps show the order of events in time, making it easier to understand what came first.