formerly

adverb
UK: /ˈfɔːməli/
US: /ˈfɔːrmərli/

  1. In the past; at a previous time.

    1. She was formerly a teacher, but now she is a writer.
    2. That area was formerly a forest, but now it's a busy industrial part of town.

  2. Previously; in an earlier position or role.

    1. He was formerly the CEO of the company.
    2. The building was formerly a bank, but now it houses a restaurant.

Synonyms

before once

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "formerly" in English means: In the past; at a previous time., Previously; in an earlier position or role..

The phonetic transcription of "formerly" is /ˈfɔːməli/ in British English and /ˈfɔːrmərli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "formerly": before, once.

Example usage of "formerly": "She was formerly a teacher, but now she is a writer.". More examples on the page.