Previously and Recently

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Previously

Previously adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
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Recently is an antonym for previously.
Nearby Word: previous

Recently

Recently adverb - Not long ago.
Usage example: have you seen her recently?
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Previously is an antonym for recently.
Nearby Word: recent
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  • Roleplay / TURNINGCOLORS And it very recently was actually fired, showing it was a worthwhile investment, defeating the previously undefeatable Archangel warship.
    Source: Roleplay / TURNINGCOLORS
  • Defeating the Undefeatable Frankie "The Answer" Edgar recently took the UFC lightweight belt from the previously considered "unbeatable" B.J.
    Source: Defeating the Undefeatable
  • Posthumous Character But then Tobi's real backstory shows the real Madara died a lot more recently than we previously thought.
    Source: Posthumous Character
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Recently and Previously. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/previously/recently
Previously & Recently. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/previously/recently>.
Recently or Previously. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/previously/recently.

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