Definitions
- Referring to something that is attached or connected to something else. - Indicating a continuation of a previous action or statement. - Used in legal language to refer to a document or agreement that has been previously mentioned.
- Referring to something that was true in the past but is no longer true. - Used to indicate a previous position, title, or status. - Talking about a previous name or identity that has since changed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that existed or occurred in the past.
- 2Both words are used to indicate a connection to a previous action or statement.
- 3Both words can be used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or academic writing.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hereto is used to indicate a connection or attachment to something else, while formerly is used to indicate a change from a previous state or condition.
- 2Timeframe: Hereto refers to something that is currently connected or attached, while formerly refers to something that was true in the past but is no longer true.
- 3Connotation: Hereto is neutral in connotation, while formerly can sometimes imply a negative or positive change depending on the context.
- 4Frequency: Formerly is more commonly used than hereto in everyday language.
Remember this!
Hereto and formerly are both words that refer to something in the past, but they have different meanings and usage. Hereto is used to indicate a connection or attachment to something else, while formerly is used to indicate a change from a previous state or condition. Additionally, hereto can be used as an adverb or adjective, while formerly is only used as an adverb.
