Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
erstwhile
Adjective
/ˈɜːrstˌwaɪl/
Definition
Formerly or previously.
Examples
- She is an erstwhile champion now turned coach.
- The erstwhile factory has now been converted into apartments.
- They were erstwhile friends who drifted apart over the years.
Meaning
The term ‘erstwhile’ is used to describe something that was in the past but is no longer the case.
Synonyms
- Former
- Previous
- Before
- Once
