Synonyms for whilom
- adjective
- adverb
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Previous — at some time in the past; former, sometime
old, past, former, previous, earlier, prior, erstwhile, quondam formal, one-time, preceding, olden, antecedent, hitherto dated
Other
Adverb
1. Previously — at some time in the past; formerly, once upon a time
some time, before, once, previously, erewhile formal dated, beforetime dated
Definitions
- adj. 1
At some time in the past; former, sometime.
- adv. 1
At some time in the past; formerly, once upon a time.
Related words
- Other spellings
- whilome
Example sentences
- previous This novel of his is inferior to the previous one.
- earlier I've been coming to work one train earlier lately.
- prior Dad had been sick for four years prior to passing.
- erstwhile The erstwhile lovers chatted and caught up.
By length
- 3 letters
- old1
- 4 letters
- once1, past1, late1
- 5 letters
- prior2, olden2
- 6 letters
- before2, former2
- 7 letters
- earlier3, quondam
- 8 letters
- previous3, hitherto3, erewhile
- 9 letters
- preceding3, erstwhile2
- 10 letters
- previously4, antecedent4, beforetime
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (prior2 = 2 syllables).