Synonyms & related words for formerly

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Words related to formerly

Explore words related to formerly — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include erstwhile, erst, once, previously, aforetime, beforetime, former, quondam. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does formerly come from?

The word formerly breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root form-, from Latin forma (“shape, form”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.