Meaning of What I was talking about earlier
Referring to a topic previously mentioned in conversation.
In simple words: What I mentioned before
What I was talking about earlier in a sentence
- Regarding *what I was talking about earlier*, I have more details to share.
- *What I was talking about earlier* is really important to our discussion.
- Can you remind me of *what I was talking about earlier*?
- *What I was talking about earlier* connects to our current topic.
- *What I was talking about earlier* gave me a whole new perspective.
How to use What I was talking about earlier
Use in conversation to refer back to a previous topic. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'what' as pointing back to memories of earlier talk.
Related words
Collocations with What I was talking about earlier
- talking about
- mentioned earlier
- discussing previously
Synonyms for What I was talking about earlier
- the previous topic
- what I mentioned before
- as I said earlier
Common mistakes with What I was talking about earlier
- Using it in very formal contexts where simpler references are better.
- Not providing enough context about what was talked about earlier.
- Confusing it with 'What I mentioned earlier' in different contexts.
What I was talking about earlier appears in
What I was talking about earlier in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
اللي كنت أتكلم عنه قبل شوي
اللي قلته قبل
- Bengaliবাংলা
আমি আগে যা বলছিলাম
আমি আগে যা বলেছিলাম
- GermanDeutsch
Worüber ich vorher gesprochen habe
Das, was ich vorher erwähnt habe
- SpanishEspañol
De lo que estaba hablando antes
Lo que mencioné antes
- Persianفارسی
در مورد چیزی که قبلاً صحبت میکردم
چیزی که قبلاً گفتم
- FrenchFrançais
Ce dont je parlais tout à l'heure
Ce que j'ai mentionné avant
- Hindiहिन्दी
जो मैं पहले बता रहा था
जो मैंने पहले बताया था
- ItalianItaliano
Quello di cui parlavo prima
Quello che ho detto prima
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aquilo de que eu estava falando antes
Aquilo que eu mencionei antes
- RussianРусский
То, о чем я говорил раньше
То, о чем я говорил раньше
- Urduاردو
جو میں نے پہلے بات کی تھی
جو میں نے پہلے بتایا تھا
- Chinese中文
我之前说过的
我之前提到的那个事
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Frequently asked questions about What I was talking about earlier
What does What I was talking about earlier mean?
What I mentioned before
What is the definition of What I was talking about earlier?
Referring to a topic previously mentioned in conversation.
How do you use What I was talking about earlier in a sentence?
Regarding *what I was talking about earlier*, I have more details to share.
Can you give another example of What I was talking about earlier?
*What I was talking about earlier* is really important to our discussion.
What are synonyms for What I was talking about earlier?
Common alternatives include the previous topic, what I mentioned before, as I said earlier.
What words go with What I was talking about earlier?
It commonly pairs with talking about, mentioned earlier, discussing previously.
What are common mistakes when using What I was talking about earlier?
Using it in very formal contexts where simpler references are better. Not providing enough context about what was talked about earlier. Confusing it with 'What I mentioned earlier' in different contexts.
How do you pronounce What I was talking about earlier?
US: //wɑt aɪ wəz ˈtɔkɪŋ əˈbaʊt ˈɜrliɚ//, UK: //wɒt aɪ wəz ˈtɔːkɪŋ əˈbaʊt ˈɜːrlɪə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use What I was talking about earlier?
Use in conversation to refer back to a previous topic. Avoid in formal writing.
