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Previously vs Formerly - What's the difference?

previously | formerly |

As adverbs the difference between previously and formerly

is that previously is at an earlier time while formerly is at some time in the past.

previously

English

Adverb

(-)
  • At an earlier time.

    • See also

    * previous * prior * before * yester year English temporal location adverbs

    formerly

    English

    Adverb

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