previously
Refers to an action, event, or state that occurred at an earlier time or before the current situation being discussed. It is frequently used to establish a sequence of events or to reference information already provided.
例文
3 / 5I had previously visited the city, so I knew my way around the center.
I had visited the city at an earlier time, so I was familiar with the layout.
The candidate has previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of a major firm.
The applicant held the position of CEO at an earlier date.
Like I said previously, I don't think we should go out tonight.
As I mentioned before, I am not in favor of going out tonight.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Remember the prefix 'pre-', which means 'before' (like a 'pre-view' you watch before a movie).
クイックテスト
The artifacts were _______ thought to be from the 15th century, but new evidence suggests they are older.
正解！
正解は： previously
例文
I had previously visited the city, so I knew my way around the center.
everydayI had visited the city at an earlier time, so I was familiar with the layout.
The candidate has previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of a major firm.
formalThe applicant held the position of CEO at an earlier date.
Like I said previously, I don't think we should go out tonight.
informalAs I mentioned before, I am not in favor of going out tonight.
As previously discussed in Chapter 2, the methodology relies on qualitative data.
academicAs stated earlier in the second chapter, the research method uses qualitative information.
The budget was previously approved by the financial committee last month.
businessThe financial committee gave their consent to the budget at an earlier meeting.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
as previously stated
repeating a point that was made earlier
previously on...
a summary of events from earlier episodes of a television show
never previously encountered
something that has never happened or been seen before now
よく混同される語
'Formerly' often describes a change in status, name, or identity (e.g., 'formerly known as'), while 'previously' is a general marker for any past time.
使い方のコツ
The word is often placed between the auxiliary verb and the main verb (e.g., 'has previously worked'). It is more formal than the word 'before'.
よくある間違い
Learners often place 'previously' at the very end of a sentence like 'before', but in formal English, it is more naturally placed in the mid-position of the sentence.
覚え方のコツ
Remember the prefix 'pre-', which means 'before' (like a 'pre-view' you watch before a movie).
語源
Derived from the Latin 'praevius', from 'prae' (before) and 'via' (way).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In Western media, 'Previously on...' is a standard linguistic marker used at the start of serialized TV dramas to recap the plot.
クイックテスト
The artifacts were _______ thought to be from the 15th century, but new evidence suggests they are older.
正解！
正解は： previously
関連語彙
An initial is the first letter of a person's name, or the fi...
sequenceTo arrange things in a logical or chronological order to ens...
precedentA precedent is an earlier event or action that is used as an...
antecedentAn antecedent is a thing or event that existed before or log...
pastThe past refers to the period of time that has already happe...
関連単語
example
A1An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.
always
A1This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.
result
A1A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.
reason
A1A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.
research
A1A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.
girl
A1A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.
food
A1Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
moment
A1A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.
himself
A1A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.
force
A1Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.
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