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ERSTWHILE Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word erstwhile. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word erstwhile. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ERSTWHILE

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former
adverb, adjectiveadv, 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
adjectiveadj
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
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• belonging to some prior time

ex
noun, adjectiven, 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, nounadv, 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• earlier than the present time; no longer current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, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot

adjective satellite

• earlier in time

once
adverbadv
adverb

• on one occasion

• as soon as

• at a previous time

onetime
adverbadv
adjective satellite

• belonging to some prior time

quondam
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• belonging to some prior time

erst
adverbadv
adverb

• at a previous time

formerly
adverbadv
adverb

• at a previous time

old
adjectiveadj
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
adverbadv
adverb

• at some indefinite or unstated time

adjective satellite

• belonging to some prior time

erewhile
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• Some time ago; beforehand; formerly.

at one time
adverbadv
adverb

• simultaneously

• at a previous time

Best Hypernyms For ERSTWHILE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for erstwhile, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
former one-time past previous

Alternatives for FORMER

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