formerly

Meaning

1. at some time in the past
2. previously; once

Synonyms

previously

before

in the past

once

ahead

past

long ago

earlier

ago

at first

former

in former times

originally

in ancient times

erst

beforehand

ever

from the beginning

erstwhile

at one time

last time

first

1st

sometime

in the old days

of old

used to

a long time ago

anciently

at times

beginning

in advance

occasionally

once upon a time

some time ago

sometimes

aforetime

long time ago

the time before

previous to this

late

ere

never

former years

early

of yore

customarily

a few years ago

on one occasion

at the outset

at the beginning

another time

previous to

prior

recently

simultaneously

since

already

some time

very early

beforetime

sooner

time

⌚

traditional

traditionally

until now

earlier times

used to be

whilom

in the olden time

before now

earlier than

a long time

almost

the last time

конструкции с used to

ex-

from ancient times

hereafter

hereinbefore

heretofore

olden days

future

initially

from the first

just now

forward

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfɔɹmɚli/

Etymology

From former + -ly.