formerly Synonyms
formerly Meaning
formerly (r)
at a previous time
formerly (adv.)
In time past, either in time immediately preceding or at any indefinite distance; of old; heretofore.
formerly Sentence Examples
- The castle was formerly used as a royal residence, but now houses a museum.
- Alice, formerly the CEO, has retired and moved to Spain.
- The building, formerly a bank, has been converted into apartments.
- The region was formerly a British colony, gaining independence in the 1960s.
- The park, formerly a landfill, has been transformed into a beautiful green space.
- The President, formerly a general, has been accused of human rights abuses.
- The ambassador, formerly a diplomat, has been recalled due to political tensions.
- The company, formerly known as XYZ Inc., has undergone a rebranding.
- The artist, formerly a painter, has shifted to sculpture in recent years.
- The professor, formerly my mentor, has passed away, leaving a profound loss in the academic community.
FAQs About the word formerly
at a previous timeIn time past, either in time immediately preceding or at any indefinite distance; of old; heretofore.
once,,erstwhile, onetime
recently, now, now,recently, presently, currently, lately, presently, lately,currently
The castle was formerly used as a royal residence, but now houses a museum.
Alice, formerly the CEO, has retired and moved to Spain.
The building, formerly a bank, has been converted into apartments.
The region was formerly a British colony, gaining independence in the 1960s.
