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formerly

/ˈfɔːməli/

Meanings
  • adverb

    Previously, before; having been or been in a former state or condition.

    - "The company has formerly been known as XYZ Corp."
    - "I used to live in this house formerly."
    - "The documents were formerly classified."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfɔɹmɚli/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with formerly
formerly , comply , piously , sparely , dearly
Variants
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formerly
Etymology
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From Old French 'formerlment', from 'former' (past participle of 'former') + 'ment' (from Latin 'mentem' meaning 'mind').


Trivia
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  1. The word 'formerly' is used more frequently in formal writing and spoken language.

  2. In music, the term 'formerly' is sometimes used to describe a piece that was once popular but has since fallen out of favor.


Related Concepts
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  1. past: Related to the past, as 'formerly' refers to a previous state or condition.

  2. transition: Indicates a change from one state to another, as 'formerly' implies.


Culture
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In literature, 'formerly' is often used to describe a change in circumstances or a transition from one state to another. It can also be used to emphasize the pastness of an event or situation.

How to Memorize "formerly"

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    - Imagine a timeline, with the present on the right and the past on the left. Visualize the word 'formerly' as a bridge connecting the past to the present.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'formerly' with the idea of a transition or change.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence like 'Once upon a time, I used to live formerly...'


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