Simple meaning
What does Formerly mean?
Formerly means in the past before now.
Dictionary definition
At an earlier time in the past.
Example sentences
Formerly in a sentence
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We used formerly in a sentence about time.
medium
In class instructions, formerly helped us understand when something happens.
hard
The reading passage used formerly to show the order and timing of events.
Synonyms
Words like Formerly
timingUse for when something happens.
periodUse for a span of time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
timelessUse for not tied to a specific time.
randomUse when events do not follow a time pattern.
Word family
Formerly word family
Base word
formerly
noun
formerlys
Plural form of formerly when used as a countable noun.
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