formerly

Word parts

former + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɔrmɚli/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɔːməli/

• Audio (US)

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• Homophone: formally

Adverb

Positive formerly

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something was done formerly, it was done some time in the past