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formerly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfɔːrmɚli/ · UK /ˈfɔːməli/

formerly means: At an earlier time, before the present situation.

adverb

IN THE PASTB2

At an earlier time, before the present situation.

  • She formerly lived in London.
  • This building was formerly a school.
  • The company, formerly owned by his father, now belongs to him.

How to use it: formerly known as something (The restaurant was formerly known as The Oak.)

Similar words: previously, once

Opposites: currently

Common phrases: formerly known as, formerly owned by, formerly used

Questions about formerly

What does formerly mean?

At an earlier time, before the present situation.

What is formerly in other languages?

Türkçe: eskiden · Español: anteriormente · Français: autrefois · Deutsch: früher · Italiano: precedentemente · 日本語: 以前は

How do you pronounce formerly?

In American English /ˈfɔːrmɚli/; in British English /ˈfɔːməli/.

How do you use formerly in a sentence?

She formerly lived in London. This building was formerly a school.

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