Word: Previously
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: At a time before the present or before a particular point in time.
Synonyms: Earlier, formerly, before
Antonyms: Subsequently, later, afterward
Example 1: Previously, I lived in a small town before moving to the city.
Example 2: The book mentioned that previously, the castle was home to a famous king.
Example 3: Previously, we had a different plan for our holiday, but we changed it.
The word "previously" comes from the Latin word "praevius," which means "going before." It has been used in English since the early 17th century!
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
1. What does "previously" mean?
a) Later
b) At a time before the present
c) Now
d) Frequently
Answer: b) At a time before the present
2. Which of these is a synonym of "previously"?
a) Later
b) Earlier
c) After
d) Happily
Answer: b) Earlier
3. Which sentence uses "previously" correctly?
a) I will previously go to the store tomorrow.
b) Previously, I had an orange before lunch began.
c) They arrived previously at the party.
d) She previously won an award for her painting.
Answer: d) She previously won an award for her painting.
4. Which idiom means the same as "previously"?
a) Previously stated
b) In a nutshell
c) All in all
d) All of a sudden
Answer: a) Previously stated
5. What is the opposite of "previously"?
a) Before
b) Subsequently
c) Formerly
d) Previously
Answer: b) Subsequently
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