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erstwhile

UK
/ˈɜːst.waɪl/
US
/ˈɜrst.waɪl/

Translations

erstwhileadjective
more erstwhile
Comp.
most erstwhile
Super.
UK
/ˈɜːst.waɪl/
US
/ˈɜrst.waɪl/
ancienSe place généralement avant le nom ; signifie « autrefois, ancien ».
The erstwhile allies found themselves on opposing sides in the new conflict.
Les anciens alliés se sont retrouvés dans des camps opposés dans le nouveau conflit.
Synonyms
previous
quondam
past
old
former
erstwhileadverb
UK
/ˈɜːstˌwaɪl/
US
/ˈɜrstˌwaɪl/
She was erstwhile a member of the committee, but she resigned last year.
Autrefois, elle était membre du comité, mais elle a démissionné l’année dernière.
Additional translations
jadisRegistre un peu plus littéraire.
Synonyms
at one time
in the past
once
previously
formerly

Definitions

erstwhileadjective
Former; of an earlier time.
The erstwhile allies found themselves on opposing sides in the new conflict.
erstwhileadverb
In the past; formerly.
She was erstwhile a member of the committee, but she resigned last year.
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