Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
formerly
adverb
/ˈfɔːrmərli/
Definition
At an earlier time; in the past.
Examples
- She was formerly a teacher before she became an author.
- They lived in the city, but they formerly lived in the countryside.
- The building was formerly a school, now it’s an art gallery.
Meaning
The term ‘formerly’ refers to something that existed or was true in the past but is no longer the case.
Synonyms
- Previously
- Before
- Once
