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Opposite of formerly

Pinning down the opposite of formerly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In the past; in earlier times; previously.

Usage Example

"The art gallery occupies a historic building that currently served as the town's main post office."

Strongest
currently
now
presently
Strong
nowadays
subsequently
later
hereafter

Similar words to formerly

Words similar to formerly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

previously
earlier
once
before
heretofore
hitherto
erstwhile
priorly
See all synonyms of formerly

• Nearby Words

formative
formatively
former
formerly
formfitting
formidable
formidably

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Formerly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/formerly
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