formerly

for-mer-ly · adverb

imported

Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In the past; at an earlier time.

  2. 2.

    In a previous capacity, position, or state.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    formerly known as — used to indicate a previous name or identity

Related words

Antonyms: currently, now, presently
See also: former, once, past, previously
Synonyms: earlier, in the past, once, previously

Etymology

From Middle English, derived from former + -ly. "Former" comes from Old English forma ("first") via comparative suffix.