What does erewhile mean?
Erewhile means (archaic or poetic) Some time ago; beforehand; formerly..
Erewhile
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
(archaic or poetic) Some time ago; beforehand; formerly..
Example Sentences
She runs you through, nor asks the word. O thou, that dear and happy Isle, The garden of the world erewhile, Thou Paradise of the four seas Which Heaven planted us to please,
The dame sans merci's broken strain, Whom I erewhile, perchance, have known, When Orleans filled the Bourbon throne, A siren singing by the Seine.
I am as fair now as I was erewhile.
Quoth he to me, "Thou shalt fare with me to Cairo where dwelleth a friend of mine and to him will I give thee, for erewhile I promised him that on this voyage I would secure for him a fair woman for handmaid."
Synonyms for erewhile
Antonyms for erewhile
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Word Forms
- erewhiles
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for erewhile?
Common synonyms include erstwhile, erstwhiles.
What is the opposite of erewhile?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use erewhile in a sentence?
She runs you through, nor asks the word. O thou, that dear and happy Isle, The garden of the world erewhile, Thou Paradise of the four seas Which Heaven planted us to please,
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