FORMERLY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adverb

at a previous time

Example: at one time he loved her; her erstwhile writing; she was a dancer once

Synonyms

Erst, Once, At one time, Formerly, Erstwhile

🔗 Related Words

former – A related word in the same word family.

ly – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Place names often preserve ancient languages long after the people who spoke them are gone.

➡️ Words that Start with FO

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Words that End with LY ⬅️

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