Synonyms for previously
pre·vi·ous·ly

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1. previously, antecedentlyadverb

   at an earlier time or formerly

   "she had previously lived in Chicago"; "he was previously president of a bank"; "better than anything previously proposed"; "a previously unquestioned attitude"; "antecedently arranged"

   Synonyms:
   antecedently

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1. erenow

   archaic term, meaning before this time. i think it's a preposition, similar to before or after.

   the judges had always pardoned him erenow, but this time they tossed him into the dungeon.

   Submitted by goaldleaf on July 2, 2023  

2. priorly

   can be used as a synonym of "previously"

   the targets sam had priorly / previously set, were more important than his job.

   Submitted by shirani on May 17, 2020  

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1. previouslyadjective

   Synonyms:
   before, antecedently, beforehand

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1. List of paraphrases for "previously":

   earlier, formerly, already, before, above, prior, beforehand, sooner, ago, earller, former

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1. Spokesman Rob Evans:

   We had previously informed staff that there would be reductions by the end of the year, so yesterday's announcement was meant to add context and clarity to that conversation.

2. Zen Yaworsky:

   All of us had to learn how to manage the supply chain, how to manage third-party logistics providers, how to manage freight, how to manage working capital on a much earlier purchase than previously, m&S now have to develop negotiation capability to go into a factory and negotiate from a position of intelligence.

3. Noel White:

   The discrete challenges we've encountered this quarter now lead us to believe we will fall short of our previously stated guidance.

4. Panusaya Sithijirawattankul:

   Previously, we were unable to say any of this and if we did, we would risk becoming another exile.

5. Rachel Philips:

   By temporarily installing an educational adventure golf course we aim to continue that mission, giving people the opportunity to learn while they take part in a fun activity, in what for many might be a previously un-visited building.