By and by and Formerly

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By and by adverb - At or within a short time.

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Formerly is an antonym for by and by.

Formerly adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.

Usage example: if you didn't get a malaria shot formerly, you'd better get one now

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By and by is an antonym for formerly.

Nearby Word: former

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Formerly and By and by. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/by_and_by/formerly

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