formerly

US /ˈfɔːr.mɚ.li/
UK /ˈfɔːr.mɚ.li/
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以前, 從前

in the past; in earlier times

:
The building was formerly a school.
這座建築以前是所學校。
She was formerly known as a great singer.
以前被譽為一位偉大的歌手。