Previously

Pronunciation: /ˈpriː.vi.əs.li/

Definitions of previously

adverb previously is an adverb that describes an action or event that occurred before the current time or situation

Example Sentences

A1 I had previously visited that museum.

A2 She had previously worked as a teacher.

B1 The report mentioned previously unknown details.

B2 The company had previously announced the new product.

C1 Having previously studied abroad, she was well-prepared for the international conference.

C2 The artist's work had previously been exhibited in prestigious galleries around the world.

Examples of previously in a Sentence

formal The previously mentioned research study has been widely acclaimed in academic circles.

informal I heard that you previously worked at that company before.

slang She was dating that guy, but they previously broke up.

figurative The clouds previously obscured the sun, but now it's shining brightly.

Grammatical Forms of previously

• past tense: previously
• plural: previously
• comparative: more previously
• superlative: most previously
• present tense: previously
• future tense: will previously
• perfect tense: have previously
• continuous tense: am previously
• singular: previously
• positive degree: previously
• infinitive: to previously
• gerund: previouslying
• participle: previouslyed

Origin and Evolution of previously

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'previously' originated from the Latin word 'praevius' which means 'going before' or 'leading the way'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'previously' has retained its original meaning of something that occurred or existed before a specific point in time. Its usage has remained consistent in English language.