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