Antonyms for formerly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : fawr-mer-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔr mər li

Definition of formerly

Origin : 1580s, from former + -ly (2). A Middle English word for this was andersith "formerly, at former times" (early 14c.).

adv previously in time or order

Example sentences :

Formerly a hectare of this precious vineyard was worth 30,000 francs.
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

Formerly he would not have spoken in this firm and decided manner.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

It had formerly been the custom to use the guns by twos and threes.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

I am delighted to testify to these things, because I had formerly been a scoffer.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

Formerly duty was paid not upon the root itself but its product.
Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

You must remember that your uncle is—ha—not what he formerly was.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

This species was formerly rare in Britain—indeed all over the world.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Once a week they now met at Montmartre, as they had formerly done at Neuilly.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

In politics, he was formerly a Whig, but now acts with the Democrats.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

Formerly, they were turned towards the posting-house; now, they are turned towards the prison.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

Synonyms for formerly

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