formally
/ˈfɔːməli/adverb
उच्चारण फ़ॉर्मली
औपचारिक रूप से, आधिकारिक रूप से
Core word
- 1
in an official way, according to accepted rules
औपचारिक रूप से, आधिकारिक रूप से
- The new bridge will be formally opened next week.
- He has not yet been formally charged with any crime.
- The agreement will be formally signed on Friday.
+ 2 more examples
- She was formally welcomed as the new principal.
- The results will be formally announced tomorrow.
Synonyms officially publicly
Opposite informally unofficially
- 2
in a correct, serious and polite way, suitable for an official or important occasion
औपचारिक ढंग से, शिष्टाचार के साथ
- Everyone was formally dressed for the wedding reception.
- Radhika greeted the chief guest formally.
- The guests were formally introduced to the host.
+ 2 more examples
- He bowed formally and shook hands with the officials.
- She spoke formally to the visiting minister.
Synonyms correctly properly ceremoniously
Opposite casually informally
§Structures (grammar patterns) 3
formally + past participle / verb
Formally means in an official way, so it often comes before verbs such as announce, accept, invite, open or charge.
'Formally' का अर्थ आधिकारिक रूप से है, इसलिए यह announce, accept, invite, open या charge जैसी क्रियाओं से पहले आता है।
- The prime minister formally opened the new bridge.
- He was formally charged with theft.
formally + adjective / manner
Formally can also mean in a serious, correct and polite manner, as in 'dress formally' or 'speak formally'.
'Formally' का अर्थ गंभीर, सही और विनम्र ढंग से भी हो सकता है, जैसे 'dress formally' या 'speak formally'।
- The guests were dressed formally for the wedding reception.
- She addressed the judge formally.
formally vs formerly
Formally (official) and formerly (in the past) look alike. They are a classic confusion in vocabulary tests.
'Formally' (आधिकारिक रूप से) और 'formerly' (पहले) देखने में मिलते-जुलते हैं। शब्द-ज्ञान की परीक्षाओं में यह सामान्य भ्रम है।
- The shop was formerly a school.
- The school was formally recognised last year.
+Collocations 4
formally + verb
announceacceptinviteapologiseapprovelaunch
- The company formally announced the merger on Friday.
be formally + past participle
chargedintroducedrecognisedadoptedengaged
- The treaty was formally adopted by both houses.
dress / speak / address formally
dressspeakaddresswritebehave
- In the interview, speak formally and clearly.
formally + adverb phrase
and informallyin writingon paperand publicly
- The pact exists on paper but has not been formally signed.
“More examples 7
- The results will be formally declared on Monday.
परिणाम सोमवार को औपचारिक रूप से घोषित किए जाएँगे।
- Radhika was formally introduced to the chief guest.
राधिका का मुख्य अतिथि से औपचारिक रूप से परिचय कराया गया।
- The two leaders greeted each other formally at the gate.
दोनों नेताओं ने द्वार पर एक-दूसरे का औपचारिक अभिवादन किया।
- The board has formally approved the new syllabus.
बोर्ड ने नए पाठ्यक्रम को औपचारिक रूप से मंज़ूरी दे दी है।
- He has not been formally trained, but he plays brilliantly.
उसने औपचारिक प्रशिक्षण नहीं लिया है, फिर भी वह शानदार खेलता है।
- The school has formally invited all the parents to the annual day.
विद्यालय ने सभी अभिभावकों को वार्षिक समारोह के लिए औपचारिक रूप से आमंत्रित किया है।
- Radhika was formally appointed as the head of the library committee.
राधिका को पुस्तकालय समिति का प्रमुख औपचारिक रूप से नियुक्त किया गया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The building was formally a hospital.
✓ The building was formerly a hospital.
To refer to an earlier time, use formerly; formally means officially.
पहले के समय के लिए 'formerly' आता है; 'formally' का अर्थ आधिकारिक रूप से है।
✗ The minister formerly opened the school yesterday.
✓ The minister formally opened the school yesterday.
An official opening is done formally, not formerly.
आधिकारिक उद्घाटन 'formally' होता है, 'formerly' नहीं।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
officially publicly correctly properly ceremoniously
Antonyms
informally unofficially casually
?Which word?
Do not confuse formally (officially or politely) and formerly (in the past, earlier).
Formally (आधिकारिक या औपचारिक रूप से) और formerly (पहले, भूतकाल में) में भ्रम न करें।