in time past; in an earlier period or age; previously

a custom formerly observed.

Obsolete . in time just past; just now.

adverb

currently , future , presently , subsequently

adverb

aforetime , already , anciently , at one time , away back , a while back , back , back when , before , before now , before this , down memory lane , earlier , eons ago , erewhile , erstwhile , heretofore , in former times , in the olden days , in the past , lately , long ago , of old , of yore , olden days , once , once upon a time , radically , some time ago , time was , used to be , water under the bridge *notes:formally means with official authorization or in a formal manner , while formerly means at a previous or earlier time , previously