previously
/ˈpriːviəsli/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2127 in the learning path
以前；先前
Definitions
adv. At a time before now or before another event.
以前；先前
Example
I had previously met our neighbour at the library.
我先前在图书馆见过我们的邻居。
Online courses now provide educational opportunities for people who previously had limited access to universities.
在线课程如今为那些以前难以接受大学教育的人提供了学习机会。
Collocations
- previously unknown
- previously mentioned
- previously published
Word family
- previous (adj.)
Synonyms
- formerly
- before
- earlier
Antonyms
- subsequently
Usage tip
previously意为先前；表示提前准备通常用in advance。
FAQ
- What does previously mean?
- At a time before now or before another event.
- How is previously pronounced?
- UK /ˈpriːviəsli/, US /ˈpriːviəsli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
