Meaning & Definition of word "Previously"

Previously

/ˈpriːviəsli/

1. At a time before the time of speaking; earlier.
- Example: I had previously lived in New York before moving to Los Angeles.
2. In the past; formerly.
- Example: She previously worked as a teacher before becoming an author.
3. Before a specified time.
- Example: The meeting was previously scheduled for last week.
4. In a previous instance or occasion.
- Example: The team experienced previously unforeseen challenges during the project.

●From Middle English, derived from Latin 'praevius', meaning 'going before'.

previously noted:

Mentioned or referenced before.

previously on:

Referring to events that happened in earlier episodes or parts of a series.

Existing or occurring before in time or order.

prior:

Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.

Meaning: Back in the day.

● Example Sentence: Back in the day, we didn't have smartphones.

Meaning: Way back when.

● Example Sentence: Way back when, nobody worried about social media.