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/ˈfɔrməli/
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In the past.
Examples
They formerly lived in Paris, yet they moved to Berlin last year.
The policy formerly required a password change every month.
She formerly worked as a teacher before becoming a writer.
Our family formerly gathered at the lake every summer.
I formerly thought that movie was boring, but after a second watch I liked it.
Similar words
earlier
at one time
previously
once
in the past
before now
Meanings
Examples
She formerly worked as a teacher before becoming a writer.
The building formerly housed a bakery, but now it's a coffee shop.
I formerly thought that movie was boring, but after a second watch I liked it.
They formerly lived in Paris, yet they moved to Berlin last year.
The policy formerly required a password change every month.
Our family formerly gathered at the lake every summer.
Similar words
previously
once
earlier
in the past
at one time
before now
FAQ
It means at an earlier time; previously.
How is formerly used in a sentence?
He formerly worked as a teacher before becoming a writer.
What are some synonyms for formerly?
Synonyms include previously, once, earlier, in the past, at one time, and before now.
What register is formerly used in?
It is used in a neutral register.
What domain does formerly belong to?
It belongs to the everyday domain of usage.
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