Formally vs Formerly

Formally vs Formerly

The word ‘formally’ is an adjective, which means something done according to an existing/ established custom or action done that is officially recognised. The antonyms

are informal / casual which mean not

For example:

a. The invitees are asked to be formally dressed to attend the dinner party hosted by the President.
b. It is always advisable for the candidates to be formally dressed while attending an interview.
c. The current council will be formally banned within a couple of weeks.

The word ‘formerly’ is an adverb, which describes something that happened earlier.

For example:

a. The Jonathan’s family formerly belonged to South America before settling in Canada.
b. The building where the construction is happening is formerly a textile mill.
c. The central library was formerly a part of the university executive board.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right words.
1. Ankitha who is a teacher now was_________ (formally/formerly) a classic dancer.
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2. The club is still working with the government to _________ (formally/formerly) recognised.
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3. This café was _________ (formally/formerly) a multi-cuisine restaurant.
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4. The guests were greeted ________ (formally/formerly) at the main entrance of the hotel.
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5. He began doing the work although he had not been_________ (formally/formerly) appointed as the secretary.
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6. East and West Germany, which were _________ (formally/formerly) two separate countries, are now one country.
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