Previously

10 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

At a time before the present or before the time being mentioned. At an earlier time or on an earlier occasion.

“She had previously worked as a consultant before transitioning to her current management role.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈpriːvi.əsli/

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Synonyms

formerly earlierbeforehandprior

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Wordle

Contains two 'I's and common '-LY' ending; focus on vowel patterns

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Scrabble

Worth 20 points; excellent scoring with 'P', 'V', 'Y', and 'W'

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