formerly
adverb/ˈfɔrmərli/
Frequency rank: #3,032 most common English word
Meaning
in the past; at an earlier time
Example sentence
The building was formerly a school, but it is now used as an art gallery.
Synonyms & related words
- previously
- once
- earlier
- before
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