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

The country previously hosted the men's FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2019.

— Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
The Herald previously reported that employees and former employees had criticized 21 Air for its unsafe working conditions.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of previously

Adverb

The Thom Browne show may have officially wrapped New York Fashion Week a few hours before, but Chopard kept the party going further downtown.

— Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
The price has jumped more than 23% in August from the same month a year before, per the latest data from the BLS released last week.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of before

Adverb

Morando, the drummer of alt-rock band Liily and formerly of the Regrettes, co-wrote and produced a couple of tracks on 2023’s Endless Summer Vacation.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Imports, formerly Nigeria’s main source of petrol before Dangote, declined from accounting for 60% of domestic supply all of last year to just over 20% between January and July in 2026, per the agency’s data.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of formerly

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Narges Mohammadi, 54, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was temporarily released from prison for medical reasons earlier this year after falling unconscious and being transferred to a hospital.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
It can be expected that college football will take the majority of people’s attention, especially early in the day.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026