formerly

Adverb

Meaning

In time past, either in time immediately preceding or at any indefinite distance; of old; heretofore.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

once erstwhile at one time erst then early former past previous nee anciently before originally previously already
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Antonyms

furthermore lastly after just now across
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Phrases with the word

formerly known as formerly mentioned the artist formerly known as

Anagrams

reformly

Examples

at one time he loved her Source: Internet

her erstwhile writing Source: Internet

she was a dancer once Source: Internet

“1964 – Zambia, formerly the British colony of Northern Rhodesia, holds its first election. Source: Internet

14 Downing Street formerly closed off the western end of the street. Source: Internet

6.0 System main Skating was formerly judged for "technical merit" (in the free skate), "required elements" (in the short program), and "presentation" (in both programs). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia former yugoslavia formeret formerly known as formerly mentioned formerness