What is another word for in former?

Pronunciation: [ɪn fˈɔːmə] (IPA)

The phrase "in former" can be replaced with a number of synonyms to convey the same meaning. One possible option is "previously," which indicates that something existed or was done before a certain point in time. Another synonym is "prior," which refers to something that came before or earlier than something else. "Formerly" is another choice, which suggests that something was the case in the past but is no longer true. Other options include "earlier," "past," "previous," "quondam," and "erstwhile." Using these synonyms can add variety to your writing and help you avoid repetition.

What are the hypernyms for In former?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with In former

  • We planted bugs, microphones, in premises which interested us in the West. We weren't too successful - I would have said unfortunately in former years, but I don't care anymore now.
    Markus Wolf
  • Not to know what has been transacted in former times is to be always a child. If no use is made of the labors of past ages, the world must remain always in the infancy of knowledge.
    Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • Bull and bear-baiting is not encouraged by persons of rank and opulence in the present day; and when practiced, which rarely happens, it is attended only by the lowest and most despicable part of the people; which plainly indicates a general refinement of manners and prevalency of humanity among the moderns; on the contrary, this barbarous pastime was highly relished by the nobility in former ages, and countenanced by persons of the most exalted rank, without exception even of the fair sex.
    Joseph Strutt
  • Count not the cost of honour to the dead! The tribute that a mighty nation pays To those who loved her well in former days Means more than gratitude for glories fled; For every noble man that she hath bred, Lives in the bronze and marble that we raise, Immortalised by art's immortal praise, To lead our sons as he our fathers led.
    Henry van Dyke
  • Only the American controlled sovereignty of IMF and World Bank are allowed, along with the strong national sovereignty of the US. Little and medium countries have been encouraged to divide themselves - occurred in former Yugoslavia, in Czechoslovakia, and was attempted in Northern Italy - or to dismiss their personality in favour of supranational organizations - in fact directed by the US (p. 141).
    Nico Perrone

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