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erstwhile
[ urst-hwahyl, -wahyl ]
adjective
- former; of times past:
erstwhile friends.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms: ,
adverb
- Archaic. formerly; erst.
erstwhile
/ ˈɜːˌɲɪ /
adjective
- former; one-time
my erstwhile companions
adverb
- archaic.long ago; formerly
Word History and Origins
Origin of erstwhile1
Example Sentences
She sent Rivera a Facebook message, and the erstwhile star witness recanted.
Now, many of his erstwhile supporters among America’s plutocrats are screaming for mercy.
His words fit squarely into what seems now to be a settled view in the Trump Administration that their erstwhile allies in Europe are a parasitical burden on the United States.
Even Japan — yes, that erstwhile empire we politely asked not to conquer the Pacific ever again — has begun since the first Trump administration to stock up on weapons like there is an apocalypse fire sale.
And possibly some of his erstwhile supporters in the business community who really didn't think he'd be dumb enough to kill the golden goose.
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