The difference between Previous and Previously
Previous is also noun with the meaning: an existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions").
Previous is also adjective with the meaning: prior.
Previously is also adverb with the meaning: at an earlier time.
check bellow for the other definitions of Previous and Previously
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Previous as an adjective (not comparable):
Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
Examples:
"He is no better than the previous Prime Minister."
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Previous as an adjective (informal):
Premature; acting or occurring too soon.
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Previous as a noun (informal, UK):
An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")
Examples:
"It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous."
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Previous as a noun (informal, UK):
a track record of similar behaviour.
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Previously as an adverb:
At an earlier time.