Ahead
Ahead adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
Usage example: call ahead for reservations
Formerly
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
Ahead and formerly are semantically related in already topic. You can use "Ahead" instead an adverb "Formerly", if it concerns topics such as sooner.
Nearby Word: former
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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This album was produced by John Cale, formerly of Velvet Underground.Back then it was way ahead of its time and therefore not particularly well received by audiences and critics.
Source: Music / The Stooges (Album) - In Final Fantasy IV DS, the character formerly known as Namingway always seems to be one step ahead of you, despite being a cute little bunny travelling by himself in a world chock full of nasty monsters.
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