English Explanatory Dictionary

formerly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. at some time in the past
  2. previously; once

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔɹmɚli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ en-us-formerly.ogg

Word forms

formerly

Etymology

From former + -ly.

Synonyms

afore aforehand already antecedently at one time before beforehand beforetime ere erenow erewhile erstwhile erstwhiles foretime formerly in advance in the past late once precedently previously sometime sometimes therebefore while whilere whilom yestertide yestertime yet

Antonyms

currently subsequently

Related words

since theretofore former

Derived words

formerly known as
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