erstwhile vs formerly
formerly vs erstwhileerstwhile is an adjective but formerly is not an adjective.
erstwhile and formerly both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| erstwhile | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| formerly | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
erstwhile and formerly
are synonyms defined as:
- erstwhile and formerly: at a previous time
| erstwhile (adjective) | formerly (adjective) |
|---|---|
| belonging to some prior time |
| erstwhile (adverb) | formerly (adverb) |
|---|---|
| at a previous time | at a previous time |
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