What is the difference between Formally and Formerly?

b1-intermediate

Formally

adverb

Definition

In an official or proper manner.

Examples

He was [formally] introduced to the queen.

You need to dress [formally] for the event.

Formerly

adverb

Definition

In the past; in earlier times.

Examples

The building was [formerly] a school.

She was [formerly] known as a different name.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: This building was ___ a grand hotel.

formally formerly

Question 2: You must dress ___ for the gala dinner.

formally formerly

Question 3: The candidate has not yet ___ announced her campaign.

formally formerly

Question 4: The country was ___ known as Persia.

formally formerly

Question 5: Which word means 'in the past'?

formally formerly

Question 6: He was ___ introduced to the CEO at the meeting.

formally formerly

Question 7: She ___ worked as a lawyer before becoming a writer.

formally formerly

Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

He formerly accepted the award. The house was formally owned by a famous actor. The two leaders have never formally met. I was formerly dressed for the occasion.

Question 9: Which word means 'in a proper or official way'?

formally formerly

Question 10: The park, ___ a landfill, is now a beautiful green space.

formally formerly

Quiz Answers

Q1: formerly

Q2: formally

Q3: formally

Q4: formerly

Q5: formerly

Q6: formally

Q7: formerly

Q8: The two leaders have never formally met.

Q9: formally

Q10: formerly

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