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I used previously to connect two ideas in my sentence.
What does Previously mean?
earlier than now.
Dictionary definition
At an earlier time before now.
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In the reading passage, previously showed how one idea related to the next.
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Using previously in my paragraph helped signal contrast, cause, or sequence for the reader.
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Previously means earlier than now.
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Earlier is close in meaning to previously.
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WordPreviously.
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MeaningPreviously means earlier than now.
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earlierSimilar meaning.
beforeSimilar meaning.
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previously
At an earlier time.
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