adjective, adverb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

previous, before, earlier on

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Example Sentences

Example:The previous meeting was very productive.

Definition:Preceding in time, order, or place; coming before in the same series.

From previous

Example:He wanted to be there before the party started.

Definition:Earlier in time; in an earlier period, place, or phase, especially in comparison to a specified or implied time, place, or phase.

From before

Example:Earlier on, she had dismissively rejected the idea.

Definition:At an earlier time, often used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a later one or to refer to a past occurrence.

From earlier on