Definitions
- Referring to a previous time or state of being. - Talking about a past position, status, or title. - Describing a change from a previous condition or situation.
- Referring to a single occasion or instance in the past. - Talking about something that used to happen but no longer does. - Describing a former state or condition.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a previous time or state.
- 2Both are adverbs used to modify verbs.
- 3Both can be used to talk about a past position or status.
- 4Both suggest a change from a previous condition or situation.
- 5Both are used to describe something that is no longer true or relevant.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Formerly suggests a longer period of time in the past, while once refers to a single occasion or instance.
- 2Usage: Formerly is more commonly used to describe a change in name, position, or status, while once is more versatile and can be used to describe a wide range of past experiences.
- 3Connotation: Formerly has a more formal tone, while once is more casual and conversational.
- 4Duration: Formerly implies a longer-lasting state or condition, while once suggests a shorter-lived experience.
- 5Scope: Formerly can refer to a change in a specific aspect of something, while once is more general and can refer to any past experience or state.
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Remember this!
Formerly and once are both adverbs used to describe a previous time or state. However, formerly is more formal and commonly used to describe a change in name, position, or status, while once is more casual and versatile, referring to any past experience or state.
