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Synonyms for formerly
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : fawr-mer-lee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔr mər li |
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Définition of formerly
Origin :- 1580s, from former + -ly (2). A Middle English word for this was andersith "formerly, at former times" (early 14c.).
- adv previously in time or order
- Formerly a hectare of this precious vineyard was worth 30,000 francs.
- Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
- Formerly he would not have spoken in this firm and decided manner.
- Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
- It had formerly been the custom to use the guns by twos and threes.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- I am delighted to testify to these things, because I had formerly been a scoffer.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- Formerly duty was paid not upon the root itself but its product.
- Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
- You must remember that your uncle is—ha—not what he formerly was.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- This species was formerly rare in Britain—indeed all over the world.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- Once a week they now met at Montmartre, as they had formerly done at Neuilly.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- In politics, he was formerly a Whig, but now acts with the Democrats.
- Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
- Formerly, they were turned towards the posting-house; now, they are turned towards the prison.
- Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
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