adverb, noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

previously, formerly, earlier, at one time

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Example Sentences

Example:He previously worked at a different company before moving to this one.

Definition:at an earlier time, in the past.

From previously

Example:She formerly lived in New York, but now resides in Chicago.

Definition:in the past; not now.

From formerly

Example:I saw him earlier this morning, but now he's gone.

Definition:at a time that was before a later time.

From earlier

Example:At one time, they were the best of friends.

Definition:at some point in the past.

From at one time