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Previously vs Earlier - What's the difference?

previously | earlier |

As adverbs the difference between previously and earlier

is that previously is at an earlier time while earlier is comparative of early.

As an adjective earlier is

comparative of early.

previously

English

Adverb

(-)
  • At an earlier time.

    • See also

    * previous * prior * before * yester year English temporal location adverbs

    earlier

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (early)
  • occurring previously
    • I shall be late because I missed the earlier train.

    Adverb

    (head)
  • (early)
  • previously; before now; sooner
    • I shall be late because I didn't start earlier .