Synonyms of previously

previously

adverb

as in earlier

so as to precede something in order of time

he had prepared the meat stocks previously so as to make things easier on the day of the big dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earlier
• already
• ahead
• before
• early
• formerly
• preliminarily
• now
• beforehand
• antecedently
• anteriorly
• afore
• shortly
• in advance
• first
• soon
• prematurely
• before long
• first off
• presently
• a priori
• erelong

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• later
• afterward
• subsequently
• after
• next
• behind
• by and by

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of previously

Abbott has previously said data centers should not be built in rural Texas neighborhoods and that developers must pay their own way and provide their own water and power. — Jack Fink, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Immigrant advocates, medical professionals and lawmakers have previously raised concerns about conditions at the South Texas facility. — Laura Romero, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

The opportunity was exciting to say the least, tumbling coach Emmanuel McGhee previously told the Tribune, between the opportunity itself and the opportunity to share the team’s story with a wider audience. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Hayek Pinault previously told Entertainment Weekly that Jolie needed to work hard to convince her to take the role. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026

The task has been especially challenging because the administration cut ties with most of the international partners and fired staff the government had previously relied on to carry out this complex work. — Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 19 Aug. 2026

Earle has previously promised that her side of the story will be addressed in the upcoming Earle Meets World series. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Syrianos, previously the global technical director, becomes chief football officer at the City Ground, taking on the role vacated when Ross Wilson departed to join Newcastle last summer. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The Thunder were previously affiliated with the Edmonton Oilers (2017-2022) and Ottawa Senators (2016-17). — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026