erstwhile — former; previous; that once was but is no longer
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: former; previous; that once was but is no longer
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɜːrstwʌɪl/
Korean meaning: 이전의, 예전의, 과거의
Korean pronunciation: **어**스트와일
Example Sentences
- My erstwhile study partner now refuses to share notes with me.
- The erstwhile dictator is now working as a tour guide.
- She visited her erstwhile home, which had been converted into a museum.
erstwhile
ADJECTIVE//ˈɜːrstwʌɪl//
former; previous; that once was but is no longer
A man reflects on his erstwhile military career through old photographs
Remembering erstwhile days meanwhile, knowing they're still worthwhile.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old English 'erst' (formerly, once) combined with 'while' (a period of time). The word literally meant 'a while ago' and evolved to mean 'former' or 'previous.'
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📝Examples
“My erstwhile study partner now refuses to share notes with me.”
“The erstwhile dictator is now working as a tour guide.”
“She visited her erstwhile home, which had been converted into a museum.”
“The erstwhile enemies are now best friends after surviving the zombie apocalypse together.”
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