formerly

adverbattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈfɔːməli//
United States//ˈfɔɹmɚli//

at some time in the past

adverb

1
at some time in the past
Xenia Robertson, formerly known as Xenia Isaamov, is from Ukraine.
2
previously; once
This ranch was formerly owned by slaveholders.

Etymology

Etymology tree English former Middle English -ly English -ly English formerly From former + -ly.

format · The layout of a publication or document.formation · The act of assembling a group or structure.former · Previous.

formerly · at some time in the past

formidable · Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of…forming · The act by which something is formed; formation.formula · Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

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