linking adverb / temporal adverb · formal

previously

/ˈpriːviəsli/PRE·vi·ous·ly

task2task1speaking

at a time before the time being talked about; earlier; formerly

Examples

The area was previously used as a car park.

Previously, the company had relied on local suppliers.

I had previously worked in marketing, so I understood the client's needs.

Band 8 sentence

Previously, renewable energy accounted for only a small share of production; today it plays a central role.

Collocations

  • previously + clause
  • previously known as

Word family

previous (adj) adjectivepreviousness (rare noun) noun

Common mistakes

previous studypreviously studied / previous study (nếu là danh từ)

I previously am a teacherI was previously a teacher

Say it for a higher band

5before6earlier7+previously

Synonyms

formerly

earlier

Easily confused

formerly

The hotel was formerly known as the Grand Palace.

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