Previously Sentences
"Previously" is an adverb that means at an earlier time or formerly. e.g., She lived in New York previously.
How to use Previously in a sentence
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Previously Sentences
He had never tasted sushi previously.
I previously owned a blue bicycle.
Previously, our school started at 8:30 am.
She told me she had previously lived in Spain.
We previously went to the same gym.
That store was previously a bakery.
I just found out you previously worked there.
She was previously my teacher in third grade.
They had previously visited the museum.
He previously played the piano before switching to the guitar.
The playground was previously a parking lot.
My brother previously borrowed the book.
Previously, she had longer hair.
The festival was previously held in July.
This movie was previously shown last year.
She previously read books every night.
Another artist previously sang the song.
They previously practiced soccer every Tuesday.
This park was previously a farm.
He previously hated broccoli, but now he loves it.
He had previously traveled to Italy.
That class was previously very challenging.
The recipe was previously different.
The cat was previously afraid of water.
That building was previously a library.
I have seen this movie previously.
They previously lived on Maple Street.
We had visited that beach previously.
This area was previously a forest.
She was previously a dancer.
They previously bought their groceries there.
She had a different opinion on the matter previously.
That pizza place was previously very popular.
I had never tried chocolate ice cream previously.
She was previously a good swimmer.
The soccer field was previously very muddy.
This computer game was previously much simpler.
She had previously painted her room pink.
I had previously forgotten to call her.
The cat was previously scared of dogs.
Previously, I woke up at 6 am every day.
Mr. Smith previously taught the lesson.
The car was previously red before being painted blue.
I previously thought it would rain today.
The garden was previously full of roses.
I have previously been to that theme park.
The train previously arrived at 5 pm.
He previously wore glasses before switching to contact lenses.
The concert was previously scheduled for Saturday.
They had previously decided to go camping this weekend.
Previously Definitions
Historically: Referring to an earlier period.
As previously mentioned, the city thrived.
In the Past: Referring to an earlier event.
I had previously visited that place.
Earlier: Before the present time or moment.
He had previously worked there.
Antecedently: Prior to a specific point.
The issue was previously addressed.
Formerly: At an earlier time.
She was previously known as an athlete.
Beforehand: Before a particular time.
Submit your documents previously.
Previously Idioms & Phrases
Previously in the picture
Involved or informed about something earlier on.
He wasn't surprised about the merger because he was previously in the picture.
Previously on the same page
Used to say that someone had the same understanding or information in the past.
We made the decision together; we were previously on the same page.
Previously up the ladder
Occupying a higher position or rank in the past.
He may be a junior manager now, but he was previously up the ladder in his old company.
Previously in the loop
Being informed or updated about something before.
Sarah was previously in the loop about the team's decisions.
Previously in the driver's seat
Being in control or in charge before.
Before the new principal arrived, Mrs. Johnson was previously in the driver's seat.
Previously under the sun
Referring to something old or something that existed before.
There's nothing new about this gadget; it was previously under the sun.
Previously on the back burner
Something that was of lesser importance or postponed in the past.
The project was previously on the back burner, but now it's our top priority.
Previously over the moon
Being extremely happy or pleased in the past.
She was previously over the moon about her promotion.
Previously down the grapevine
Hearing or learning of something informally or through a rumor earlier.
I heard about the surprise party previously down the grapevine.
Previously on the horizon
Something that was anticipated or expected in the past.
The changes were previously on the horizon, so we weren't surprised.
Previously through the grapevine
Having previously heard something informally or through a rumor.
I knew about the announcement, having heard it previously through the grapevine.
Previously in the limelight
Having attention or being the center of focus in the past.
The actress was previously in the limelight during the 90s.
Previously on the silver screen
Appearing in films or movies in the past.
That actor was previously on the silver screen before transitioning to television.
Previously in the spotlight
Being the center of attention or focus earlier.
The issue was previously in the spotlight last year.
Previously off one's radar
Not being noticed or considered earlier.
The small town was previously off my radar, but now I love it.
Previously off the record
Something that was confidential or not meant for public knowledge earlier.
That information was previously off the record, but now everyone knows.
Previously in the cards
Referring to something that was destined or likely to happen before.
Their success was previously in the cards given their hard work.
Previously under one's belt
Having acquired a particular experience or achievement earlier.
She had several awards previously under her belt.
Previously on the table
Being previously considered or discussed.
The proposal was previously on the table, but it was rejected.
Previously in one's court
Being someone's responsibility or decision in the past.
The task was previously in her court, but now it's up to me.
Common Curiosities
What is the root word of Previously?
The root word is "previous."
What is the pronunciation of Previously?
/priːˈviː.əs.li/
Which vowel is used before Previously?
The letter "i" is used before "previously" in the word itself.
What part of speech is Previously?
Previously is an adverb.
How do we divide Previously into syllables?
pre-vi-ous-ly
What is the second form of Previously?
The word "previously" does not have verb forms.
Which determiner is used with Previously?
Determiners are not typically used directly with the word "previously."
What is the verb form of Previously?
"Previously" is an adverb and does not have a verb form. The related verb form is "prevail."
What is another term for Previously?
Another term for "previously" is "beforehand."
What is the opposite of Previously?
The opposite of "previously" is "subsequently" or "afterward."
What is a stressed syllable in Previously?
The stressed syllable is "vi."
How is Previously used in a sentence?
Previously, she had lived in New York.
How many syllables are in Previously?
There are four syllables in "previously."
What is the first form of Previously?
The word "previously" does not have verb forms.
Is Previously a vowel or consonant?
"Previously" is a word, not a single letter, so it contains both vowels and consonants.
Why is it called Previously?
It is called "previously" because it refers to something that happened or existed before a particular time.
What is the plural form of Previously?
"Previously" does not have a plural form.
Is Previously a negative or positive word?
"Previously" is neutral; it is neither negative nor positive.
Which conjunction is used with Previously?
No specific conjunction is paired with "previously."
What is the third form of Previously?
The word "previously" does not have verb forms.
What is the singular form of Previously?
"Previously" does not have a singular or plural form as it's an adverb.
Which article is used with Previously?
Articles are not typically used with the word "previously."
Is Previously a noun or adjective?
"Previously" is an adverb.
Is Previously an adverb?
Yes, "previously" is an adverb.
Is Previously an abstract noun?
No, "previously" is not an abstract noun.
Is Previously a collective noun?
No, "previously" is not a collective noun.
Is the word Previously imperative?
No, "previously" is not imperative.
Which preposition is used with Previously?
No specific preposition is paired with "previously," but it can be used with various prepositions depending on the sentence.
Is Previously a countable noun?
"Previously" is not a noun; it's an adverb.
Is the Previously term a metaphor?
No, "previously" is not a metaphor.
Is the word Previously a gerund?
No, "previously" is not a gerund.
Is the word “Previously” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Previously" is neither a direct object nor an indirect object; it's an adverb.
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