ERSTWHILE Synonyms
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adjective • earlier than the present time; no longer current noun • the time that has elapsed • a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret) • a verb tense that expresses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 |