Formerly and Old

Formerly

Formerly adverb - At an earlier or previous time.

Old and formerly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Old" instead an adverb "Formerly".

Nearby Word: former

Old

Old adjective - Being of advanced years and especially past middle age.

Formerly and old are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formerly" instead an adverb "Old".

Nearby Words: oldie, olden, oldish

Both words in one sentence

  • Molly's (formerly Tommy's) false memories appear to have gaps where the spell just papered over the old ones instead of creating consistent new ones.
  • Autobots, Rock Out! Alan Wake has an amazing sequence which takes place on an old stage on the farm of two aged heavy metal rockers, formerly known as the Old Gods of Asgard.
  • Not in Front of the Parrot There's an old joke about a woman purchasing a parrot which formerly lived in a whorehouse.
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