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Synonyms for erstwhile

  • adjective
  • adverb

Most common

whilom

Synonyms by meaning

Adjective

1. Previous — former, previous

former, one-time, old, past, previous, earlier, prior, olden, preceding, quondam formal, whilom, antecedent, anterior

Adverb

1. Formerly — formerly; in the past

formerly, once, erst formal dated

Other

some time, while-ere, erewhile formal dated

Antonyms

following

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Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Former, previous.

  2. adv. 1

    Formerly; in the past.

Related words

Other spellings
erstwhiles

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
erstwhilesteady
whilomsteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
old1
4 letters
once1, past1, erst
5 letters
prior2, olden2
6 letters
former2, whilom
7 letters
earlier3, quondam
8 letters
previous3, formerly3, anterior4, erewhile
9 letters
preceding3
10 letters
antecedent4

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (prior2 = 2 syllables).