Formerly

/ˈfɔːrmərli/ adverb

At an earlier time in the past; previously.

From 'former,' which comes from Latin 'formalis' through Old French. The '-ly' suffix makes it an adverb. 'Former' originally meant 'first' or 'earliest,' from Latin 'forma' (form).

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