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Synonyms of foretime

5 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for foretime is yestertide. Other synonyms of foretime are days of yore, foretide, beforehand and erenow. The opposite of foretime is hereafter.

Synonyms and similar words for foretime

nounA time previous to the present, or to a time alluded to or implied; former time or times.

adverbIn former times.

  • beforehandAt an earlier or preceding time.
  • erenowBefore now; prior to this point in time.

Opposite of foretime

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Meaning of foretime

  1. noun A time previous to the present, or to a time alluded to or implied; former time or times.
  2. adverb In former times.

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Questions about synonyms of foretime

What is another word for foretime?
Foretime has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as yestertide, days of yore, foretide, beforehand and erenow.
What is the opposite of foretime?
The opposite of foretime is hereafter.
What does foretime mean?
Foretime means a time previous to the present, or to a time alluded to or implied; former time or times.

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