ERSTWHILE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word erstwhile. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for ERSTWHILE
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| former | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adjective • referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several) noun • the first of two or the first mentioned of two adjective satellite • belonging to some prior time • (used especially of persons) of the immediate past • belonging to the distant past | ||||||
| previous | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • just preceding something else in time or order • (used especially of persons) of the immediate past • too soon or too hasty | ||||||
| one-time | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • belonging to some prior time | ||||||
| ex | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband • a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife • the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet adjective satellite • out of fashion | ||||||
| past | adverb, noun adv, n | |||||
adjective • earlier than the present time; no longer current noun • the time that has elapsed • a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret) • a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past adverb • so as to pass a given point adjective satellite • of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | ||||||
| prior | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
noun • the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot adjective satellite • earlier in time | ||||||
| once | adverb adv | |||||
adverb • on one occasion • as soon as • at a previous time | ||||||
| onetime | adverb adv | |||||
adjective satellite • belonging to some prior time | ||||||
| quondam | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • belonging to some prior time | ||||||
| erst | adverb adv | |||||
adverb • at a previous time | ||||||
| formerly | adverb adv | |||||
adverb • at a previous time | ||||||
| old | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age • of long duration; not new noun • past times adjective satellite • of a very early stage in development • (used for emphasis) very familiar • skilled through long experience • belonging to some prior time • excellent • just preceding something else in time or order | ||||||
| sometime | adverb adv | |||||
adverb • at some indefinite or unstated time adjective satellite • belonging to some prior time | ||||||
| erewhile | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adverb • Some time ago; beforehand; formerly. | ||||||
| at one time | adverb adv | |||||
adverb • simultaneously • at a previous time | ||||||