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Synonyms for formerly
ˈfɔr mər lifor·mer·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
once, formerly, at one time, erstwhile, erstadverb
at a previous time
"at one time he loved her"; "her erstwhile writing"; "she was a dancer once";
Synonyms:
at once, erst, at one time, erstwhile, at a time, one time, in one case, once
Dictionary of English Synonymes
formerlyadjective
Synonyms:
heretofore, anciently, aforetime, of old, in times past, in days of yore, long ago, in past ages
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
formerlyadverb
Synonyms:
heretofore, aforetime
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "formerly":
previously, formely, earlier, former, before, once, above, originally, prior
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#1753 | former | |
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#2744 | originally | |
#2846 | previously | |
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#56632 | erstwhile | |
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#184007 | formely |
How to use formerly in a sentence?
Riches disclose in a man?s character the bad qualities formerly concealed in his poverty.
Quotes About The Impossible: ►Who defines what is impossible? No one. Impossible is simply the set of things that we have not YET achieved. ►Every record ever broken and every formerly ''impossible'' journey began with one person, taking one step forward and acting on their dream. Hear, then, ''impossible feat'' (feet) as the ultimate oxymoron. *Quotations by Brad Mittman MD
Our tribute to Muhmmad Ali has disappeared, please help us locate the red bicycle we hung from our University Center( formerly Columbia Gym) in Muhmmad Ali honor.
Home computers are being called upon to perform many new functions, including the consumption of homework formerly eaten by the dog.
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, was asking me for advice concerning some of his difficulties, in particular having to do with his business, we also discussed, to a lesser extent, politics, where I told him he should definitely not run for President, ‘any voters you may have should vote for TRUMP.’.
Translations for formerly
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- سابقاArabic
- в миналото, преди, някогаBulgarian
- kdysi, dříveCzech
- tidligereDanish
- früher, ehemalsGerman
- πρώην, προηγούμενος, προηγουμένωςGreek
- antes, anteriormenteSpanish
- kerran, aiemminFinnish
- autrefois, anciennement, auparavantFrench
- roimheScottish Gaelic
- 旧来Japanese
- لهمهو پێش, جارانKurdish
- formerlyLatin
- vroegerDutch
- ałkʼidą́ą́ʼNavajo, Navaho
- na przodzie, przedtemPolish
- antigamente, antesPortuguese
- преждеRussian
- fordomSwedish
- eskidenTurkish
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