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 study→previously studied / previous study (nếu là danh từ)
I previously am a teacher→I was previously a teacher
Say it for a higher band
5before→6earlier→7+previously
Synonyms
formerly
earlier
Easily confused
formerly
“The hotel was formerly known as the Grand Palace.”
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