Erstwhile vs. Formerly — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Erstwhile and Formerly
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Erstwhile
In the past; at a former time; formerly.
Formerly
At an earlier time; once.
Erstwhile
Former
Our erstwhile companions.
Formerly
At some time in the past
Xenia Robertson, formerly known as Xenia Isaamov, is from Ukraine.
Erstwhile
(archaic) Formerly; in the past.
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Formerly
Previously; once
This ranch was formerly owned by slaveholders.
Erstwhile
Former, previous.
Formerly
In time past, either in time immediately preceding or at any indefinite distance; of old; heretofore.
Erstwhile
(proscribed) Respected, honourable.
Formerly
At a previous time;
Once he loved her
Her erstwhile writing
Erstwhile
Till then or now; heretofore; formerly.
Erstwhile
Belonging to some prior time;
Erstwhile friend
Our former glory
The once capital of the state
Her quondam lover
Erstwhile
At a previous time;
Once he loved her
Her erstwhile writing
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