ANCIENTLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

anciently

adverb

Definition of anciently

as in previously

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Recent Examples of anciently It was used anciently as a preservative, a seasoning, and medicinally for its antibacterial properties. — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2024 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for anciently

Adverb

Delta has bid for and appears to be the likely winner for control of two gates, the ticketing lobby and support space previously controlled by Spirit Airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
The ruling establishes the legal standard going forward and does not change the law that applied previously.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of previously

Adverb

While Hansen's three crewmates had all ventured to space before, the mission was the Canadian's first spaceflight in his 17-year astronaut career.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Soup is easy to make one day before, and hearty lentils hold up to the broth, unlike pasta noodles, which can get extra soft.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026

Definition of before

Adverb

The company, formerly branded as Maxar, was acquired by Intuitive Machines in January 2026 for about $800 million.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
The lake that formerly covered the work was far out, glistening nearly out of sight, and the sand cracked beneath our feet.

— Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026

Definition of formerly

Adverb

In New York City, the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks started a little earlier than scheduled to beat incoming storms.

— Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 July 2026
The Secret Service said earlier this evening that all attendees who evacuated the venue due to orders to shelter from approaching severe storms would have to go through security screenings again.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026