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Formerly Definition & Meaning

1. Previously or in the past.

Example: John was formerly a lawyer before he became a writer.

2. Once known as or called.

Example: The city of mumbai was formerly known as bombay.

3. In the past but not anymore.

Example: This building was formerly a church, but now it's a museum.

4. At an earlier time or previously held position.

Example: The company's ceo was formerly the cfo.

5. In the past but now changed or different.

Example: The formerly dilapidated neighborhood has been revitalized with new businesses and homes.

Examples of the word formerly used in sentences.

  • Jenny's hair was formerly blonde, but she dyed it black recently.
  • David used to live in New York, but he now lives in Los Angeles, formerly known as "Hollywoodland".
  • John was formerly a teacher, but now he works in a bank.
  • This building was formerly a tea factory, but now it's a museum.
  • The restaurant formerly served Italian cuisine, but now it offers Mexican food.
  • The president, formerly a senator, has experience in politics.
  • The old factory building, formerly abandoned, has been renovated into apartments.
  • The restaurant, formerly a bakery, now serves international cuisine.
  • Sarah, formerly a student, is now a teacher.
  • The company was formerly known as XYZ Corp.
  • This area was formerly rural farmland, but now it's been developed into a bustling suburb.
  • The company formerly relied on outdated technology, but now they've upgraded their systems.
  • The hotel formerly had a reputation for poor service, but they've since improved their standards.
  • She was formerly a gymnast, but now she's a professional dancer.
  • The building formerly housed a bank, but now it's a trendy restaurant.
  • John was formerly a business analyst at a local consulting firm before he started his own venture.
  • Ellen, formerly a vegetarian, has now started incorporating meat into her diet.
  • The old manufacturing plant, which was formerly a major employer in the area, has been shut down due to declining sales.
  • The building, formerly a bank, has been converted into a trendy café and restaurant.
  • The company formerly known as XYZ Corporation has rebranded itself as ABC Inc.
  • The once barren land was now covered in lush greenery, evidence of the formerly endangered ecosystem's recovery.
  • The building, formerly a library, was repurposed into a community center to serve the local residents.
  • The formerly crowded streets of downtown now stand eerily empty due to the pandemic.
  • The artist, formerly known for her abstract paintings, began experimenting with sculptures this year.
  • The company's CEO, formerly a staunch advocate of outsourcing, changed his views after visiting factories overseas.
  • "John, formerly a heavy smoker, started running marathons and transformed his health." (Health)
  • "The building, formerly a church, has been converted into a trendy bar and restaurant." (Architecture)
  • "Formerly known as the world's leading innovator, the company now struggles to keep up with its competitors." (Business)
  • "The country, formerly under a dictatorship, has now transitioned into a thriving democracy." (Politics)
  • "Formerly a skeptic of climate change, Sarah now actively works to reduce her carbon footprint." (Environment)
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