Antonyms for previously


Grammar : Adv
Spell : pree-vee-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpri vi əs


Definition of previously

Origin :
  • 1620s, from Latin praevius "going before," from prae "before" (see pre-) + via "road" (see via). Related: Previously.
  • adv earlier
Example sentences :
  • After this, nothing could restore the courtesy he had previously assumed.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • We gather this simply from the opinions we had previously formed of the authors.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part II] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • Any of the stuffings previously given may be used for this purpose.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • At his birth he was an orphan, his father having died a few weeks previously.
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • The latter, previously instructed, took his guests to his own camp.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • I said nothing about the money she had previously won, as I understand you have paid it.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • He had previously been made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • The pearl-ash must be previously melted in a little lukewarm water.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • This impalpable missive dated from seventeen days previously.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • He had previously sent Got to me to ask officially if I would not come back to the Comdie.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Synonyms for previously

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