previously

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   at an earlier time or formerly

   I previously lived in Chicago.

2. 2
   adv

   First; beforehand, in advance.

   I must, however, previously remark, that the power of generalizing ideas, to any great extent, is not very common amongst men or women.

3. 3
   adv

   At an earlier time; already.

   The discovery of a previously unknown species had taken place nearly two years previously.

4. 4
   adv

   Recapitulating the preceding episodes of a series.

Etymology

From previous + -ly.