Further back
Formerly and further back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Formerly" instead an adverb phrase "Further back".
Formerly
Formerly adverb - At an earlier or previous time.
Further back and formerly are semantically related. You can use "Further back" instead an adverb "Formerly".
Nearby Word: former
Mutual synonyms
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Formerly and Further back. (2017). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/further_back/formerly
Further back & Formerly. N.p., 2017. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/further_back/formerly>.
Formerly or Further back. 2017. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/further_back/formerly.
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