英语词汇“formerly”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adv

Use the adverb formerly to describe something that happened earlier. A history teacher might explain that the city of Istanbul was formerly known as Constantinople.

Something that existed previously, or that has changed in some way over time, can be talked about using the word formerly. Your graceful math teacher might have formerly been a professional dancer, and the building where you take fencing lessons could have formerly been a textile mill. If something happened once upon a time, it happened formerly. The origin of the word traces all the way back to the Proto-Germanic formo, or "first."

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS

formerly / formally

Formerly is something that happened before, like when a pop star changed his name to a squiggle, he became known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince. But formally comes from formal, or fancy, like the prom.

Former is at the root of formerly, referring to something that occurred earlier. If you changed your name, you'd be referred to as formerly known as whatever-your-name-used-to-be. It's not just for pop stars. If you want a word that means in the past or before, formerly fits the bill:

Movies, books, television shows, the journalistic outlets formerly known as newspapers, podcasts, YouTube videos, actual museums, tweets—they all comprise the noise. (Slate)

Erskine Bowles, formerly President Bill Clinton's chief of staff, said, "I'm worried you're going to fail." (Business Week)

At the root of formally is formal, an adjective that describes something as following custom, regulations, or ceremonies. You might speak formally during your speech, but chat casually with everyone after. Formally describes something official:

Delaware spent years piloting and fine-tuning their system before putting it in place formally state-wide. (Washington Post)

The current council will formally disband within the next few days. (Time)

Remember where these two words came from and you'll keep them straight: formerly former, and formally formal.

WORD FAMILY

former: formerly, formers

USAGE EXAMPLES

The mammoth technology industry confab, formerly the International Consumer Electronics Show, used to be centered on big-screen televisions, appliances and speakers.

Seattle Times(Jan 01, 2017)

Alun Cairns, formerly Wales minister, was promoted to secretary of state in the mini reshuffle triggered by Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith's resignation.

BBC(Mar 19, 2016)

Bathroom sinks sit on South Dakota granite reclaimed from the façade of a steakhouse that formerly occupied the site.

Slate(Dec 30, 2016)

adv at a previous time

Syn

at one time, erst, erstwhile, once

单词	formerly
释义	formerly (once / 165 pages) adv Use the adverb formerly to describe something that happened earlier. A history teacher might explain that the city of Istanbul was formerly known as Constantinople. Something that existed previously, or that has changed in some way over time, can be talked about using the word formerly. Your graceful math teacher might have formerly been a professional dancer, and the building where you take fencing lessons could have formerly been a textile mill. If something happened once upon a time, it happened formerly. The origin of the word traces all the way back to the Proto-Germanic formo, or "first." CHOOSE YOUR WORDS formerly / formally Formerly is something that happened before, like when a pop star changed his name to a squiggle, he became known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince. But formally comes from formal, or fancy, like the prom. Former is at the root of formerly, referring to something that occurred earlier. If you changed your name, you'd be referred to as formerly known as whatever-your-name-used-to-be. It's not just for pop stars. If you want a word that means in the past or before, formerly fits the bill: Movies, books, television shows, the journalistic outlets formerly known as newspapers, podcasts, YouTube videos, actual museums, tweets—they all comprise the noise. (Slate) Erskine Bowles, formerly President Bill Clinton's chief of staff, said, "I'm worried you're going to fail." (Business Week) At the root of formally is formal, an adjective that describes something as following custom, regulations, or ceremonies. You might speak formally during your speech, but chat casually with everyone after. Formally describes something official: Delaware spent years piloting and fine-tuning their system before putting it in place formally state-wide. (Washington Post) The current council will formally disband within the next few days. (Time) Remember where these two words came from and you'll keep them straight: formerly former, and formally formal. WORD FAMILY former: formerly, formers USAGE EXAMPLES The mammoth technology industry confab, formerly the International Consumer Electronics Show, used to be centered on big-screen televisions, appliances and speakers. Seattle Times(Jan 01, 2017) Alun Cairns, formerly Wales minister, was promoted to secretary of state in the mini reshuffle triggered by Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith's resignation. BBC(Mar 19, 2016) Bathroom sinks sit on South Dakota granite reclaimed from the façade of a steakhouse that formerly occupied the site. Slate(Dec 30, 2016) adv at a previous time Syn at one time, erst, erstwhile, once
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