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Definition formerly in American English

formerly adverb

adverb
/ˈfɔrmərli/
1

in the past

Example

Mr. Jones was formerly a partner in a New York firm.

Example

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly called Saigon

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Definition formerly in American English