Formerly

//ˈfɔɹmɚli//

Word Type

Adverb

Adverb

The word "formerly" can be used as adverb and adverb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

formerly known as

Derived From

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

ereyesterday hitherto last night long ago one day recently the night before last yester yesterday yestereve yesterevening yestern yesternight yestersol yesteryear

Related Terms

former since theretofore

Related Terms

once past previously time

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