in previous vs previously

Both 'in previous' and 'previously' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Previously' is more commonly used and versatile, while 'in previous' is less common and usually used in specific constructions.

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in previous

This phrase is correct but less common. It is usually used in specific constructions.

The phrase 'in previous' is typically used in specific constructions where 'previous' is acting as an adjective, such as 'in previous years' or 'in previous chapters.'

Examples:

The data collected in previous studies showed similar results.
As mentioned in previous emails, the meeting has been rescheduled.
Please refer to the information provided in previous sections of the report.
In previous experiments, the hypothesis was proven to be correct.
The issues raised in previous discussions have been addressed.

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Last updated: November 21, 2024

Jun 16, 2021 ... Ah, see: https://www.lightroomqueen.com/community/threads/no-photos-in-previous-import.41655/ perhaps a corrupted preferences file.
Apr 8, 2016 ... Unexpected key "currentPost" found in previous state received by the reducer. Expected to find one of the known reducer keys instead: "posts ...
Populate table from table in previous screen · Questions · keysclan (Richard Keys) July 23, 2018, 2:52am 1. I have a table for user-input data in one screen ...
Aug 30, 2023 ... As it says above ... Can't log in "Previous sign-in interrupted" error. Any help appreciated. It's a business account if that makes any ...
Jan 18, 2022 ... I am looking for a way to see what level I obtained in previous seasons. I have gone through every menu I can find (I would expect it to be in the career ...
Feb 13, 2019 ... Running total column based on value in previous row · Nick_Holt February 13, 2019, 9:45am 1. I'm trying to keep a running total (headcount) in ...
Jun 15, 2022 ... I can't seem to get the “Match with this Bone in previous clip” to work in my animation sequence. The next animation always goes back to the ...
Jun 14, 2022 ... Unexpected money unassigned in previous month. Budgeting. Long time user but finding a version of this issue I can't solve. Background: I hate ...
Mar 29, 2022 ... How to code in previous answer to the question of a new one? (if that makes sense! new to Qualtrics) · Display Logic · Piped Text · Loop & Merge ...
Nov 29, 2020 ... I see there are no photos under Previous Import in the catalog section Library tab. When I click on Previous Import I get 'No photos in Previous Import." ...

Alternatives:

previously
in the past
before
earlier
formerly

previously

This phrase is correct and more commonly used in various contexts.

The term 'previously' is a more versatile and commonly used adverb that can be used in a wide range of contexts to refer to something that occurred before a particular time or event.

Examples:

She had previously worked at a different company.
The restaurant was closed for renovations, but it has since reopened.
I had previously mentioned my concerns about the project.
He had previously visited the city and knew his way around.
The issue was resolved previously, but it has resurfaced.

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Bouran was previously director of television at Reuters.
Both airlines had previously launched customer services on the Facebook Messenger platform.
I've just been watching your previously recorded entertainment.
Your account was previously classified as urgent.
The Hughes 269 helicopter was previously in service for training.
Inhibitor Development The immunogenicity of ADVATE was evaluated in previously treated patients.
Second, the key changes much earlier than previously.
As previously Asano Edo Mansion will be confiscated.
Freeman was previously married to actress Judy Matheson.
Article 41 distributed money previously budgeted for supporting churches to municipalities.
Medveščak previously played in Austrian-based EBEL league.
It was previously operated by Delta Air Lines.
Health is previously mentioned wealth, states the stating.
The species Mormopterus acetabulosus was previously described as present on Mauritius and Reunion.
See photos previously on this page.
Other previously undetected anomalies - paths.
Access previously viewed pages while offline or have an unstable connection.
Also safety in previously unvaccinated older children has been assessed.
Developmental toxicity studies were previously conducted in rabbits.
Bassist Franco Tallarita had previously played with jazz-rock group Kaleidon.

Alternatives:

in previous
in the past
before
earlier
formerly

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