previously
At an earlier time; already.
Example
“The discovery of a previously unknown species had taken place nearly two years previously.”
Other meanings
Recapitulating the preceding episodes of a series.
First; beforehand, in advance.
Related words
- as previously mentioned
- previously disadvantaged
Where this comes from
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