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Formerly vs Historically - What's the difference?

formerly | historically |

As adverbs the difference between formerly and historically

is that formerly is at some time in the past while historically is in a historic manner; as has been done most often in the past.

formerly

English

Adverb

(-)
  • at some time in the past
  • previously; once

    • historically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a historic manner; as has been done most often in the past.
    • Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work.