previously
adverb/ˈpriviəsli/
Frequency rank: #1,177 most common English word
Meaning
Before now; at an earlier time.
Example sentence
She had never seen the movie before, unlike her sister, who had previously watched it.
Synonyms & related words
- before
- earlier
- formerly
- beforehand
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 1,101–1,200
- lakeA large area of water surrounded by land.
- mentalRelating to the mind or the process of thinking.
- mostlyMainly; for the most part.
- mouthThe opening in the face used for eating, speaking, and breathing.
- ownerA person who owns something.
- realizeTo become fully aware of something as a fact.
- remainTo continue to exist or stay in the same state.
- scaleA range used for measuring; or a device for weighing things.
- scoreThe number of points won in a game or test.
- separateTo set or keep things apart; not joined together.