But now
Previously and but now are semantically related. in before expected time topic. In some cases you can use "Previously" instead an adverb phrase "But now".
Previously
Previously adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
But now and previously are semantically related. You can use "But now" instead an adverb "Previously".
Nearby Word: previous
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Both terms in one sentence
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The younger brother technically has full health, but now must accomplish feats that previously required both brothers.
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Wading into battle Guns Akimbo, for example, was something that the Boss could previously do automatically, but now requires Respect Level 26 to do with submachine guns.
- Scenes previously shown with one character are shown again with the other character—or scenes with both characters together are shown, but now the one character is alone and talking to himself.
Source: Once More, with Clarity!
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Previously and But now. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 30, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/but_now/previously
But now & Previously. N.p., 2016. Web. 30 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/but_now/previously>.
Previously or But now. 2016. Accessed July 30, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/but_now/previously.
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