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Another word for formerly

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• adverb (Context 1)

In the past; in earlier times; previously.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
previously
earlier
Strong
once
before
heretofore
hitherto
erstwhile
priorly

Opposites of formerly

The opposite of formerly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

currently
now
presently
subsequently
nowadays
later
hereafter
See all opposites of formerly

• Nearby Words

formatter
formatting
former
formerly
formfitting
formica
formidable

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