ANCIENTLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

anciently

adverb

Definition of anciently

as in previously

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Recent Examples of anciently Tell El-Fara’in, anciently known as Imet, was a significant urban and religious hub from the Middle Kingdom onward. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025 It was used anciently as a preservative, a seasoning, and medicinally for its antibacterial properties. — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for anciently

Adverb

Police previously said investigators found no evidence of an actual plan to carry out violence at the school.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The council’s executive director, Blair Stanford, confirmed the previously unreported contribution and said CMS requested the financial support.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of previously

Adverb

Never before have Latinos occupied the top spots in both chambers of the Legislature and the governor’s mansion simultaneously, Rivas told the cheering crowd.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
At its peak, the track is crunchier and more punishing than anything she’s put out before.

— James Gui, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of before

Adverb

Under Fox Digital Platforms, Roku will be led by CEO Mustafa Ozgen, formerly Roku’s president of devices, products and technology, according to a memo from Cheesbrough obtained by Variety.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Ye, the musician and designer formerly known as Kanye West, held his first Yeezy runway show in four years on Wednesday night, and the Los Angeles event had a few special guests in the front row, including his 13-year-old daughter, North West.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of formerly

Adverb

As speaker, Bacon will oversee a 49-member Democratic supermajority in the House when the legislature reconvenes early next year.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Study participants who drank warm water were also able to pass gas significantly earlier than those who did not.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of early

Adverb

The district began hearing that students were unable to access their BankMobile accounts about a month ago.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
His name has surfaced repeatedly during the federal case against Christian Emmanuel Sanon, a Haitian American whose Miami trial began five weeks ago.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026