bygone — belonging to an earlier time; past
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: belonging to an earlier time; past
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
Korean meaning: 지나간, 과거의
Korean pronunciation: **바이**곤
Example Sentences
- The castle stands as a reminder of bygone glory.
- My grandfather often talks about the bygone era when ice cream cost only 25 cents.
- In bygone days, students couldn't Google answers during exams - what a prehistoric concept!
bygone
ADJECTIVE//ˈbaɪɡɔːn//
belonging to an earlier time; past

an elderly grandmother sits on an old trunk while showing faded photographs to her young granddaughter. She points at black and white pictures of people in old-fashioned clothing from decades past. The granddaughter listens intently as her grandmother shares stories of long-ago family gatherings and celebrations. Around them, vintage items like an old radio, antique dolls, and yellowed letters create an atmosphere of memories. The grandmother's gentle smile shows her fondness for these precious moments from years gone by. items and memories belonging to an earlier time in the past.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'by' (meaning past or gone by) with 'gone' (departed). The compound literally means 'gone by' or 'passed away in time'.
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📝Examples
“The castle stands as a reminder of bygone glory.”
“My grandfather often talks about the bygone era when ice cream cost only 25 cents.”
“In bygone days, students couldn't Google answers during exams - what a prehistoric concept!”
“She collected vintage postcards from bygone vacations that people never took selfies on.”
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