Word parts former + -ly Pronunciation (US) IPA (key): /ˈfɔrmɚli/ (UK) IPA (key): /ˈfɔːməli/ Audio (US)(file) Homophone: formally Adverb Positive formerly Comparative none Superlative none If something was done formerly, it was done some time in the past Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads