Yore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /jɔː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Yore is a noun meaning (poetic) A time long past.
Meaning
(poetic) A time long past.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) In time long past; long ago.
Example Sentences
This word comes from the days of yore.
Which though he hath polluted oft and yore, / Yet I to them for iudgement iust do fly
It appeared strange to me that the “little dipper” should be still diving quietly in the river, as of yore; and it suggested that this bird might continue to dive here when Concord should be no more.
Several logistics executives told me that if half-full freight vans from multiple firms kept congesting the streets, the best solution might be for every retailer to use a single firm instead. One delivery service to rule them all – just like the postal service of yore.
Synonyms for yore
Depending on context, synonyms include foretime, yestertide, past, yesteryear.
Antonyms for yore
Common opposites include future.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yesteryear, past, eld, yoretime, yester-year, yester-morrow.
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