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bygone

/ˈbaɪɡɒn/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Gone by, passed; no longer in existence, use, or effect.

    - "The bygone era brought about significant changes."
    - "The bygone days of our childhood are filled with fond memories."

Synonyms

foregone , historical
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bygone
gone , mone , bone , mown , clown
Variants
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bygone , bygones
Etymology
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The word 'bygone' is derived from the Old English word 'begonan', which means 'to begin'. It later came to mean 'past' or 'gone by'.


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  1. The term 'bygone' is often used in the title of works of literature and art that depict the past. For example, 'The Bygone Era' by H.G. Wells and 'The Bygone Days' by Norman Rockwell.

  2. The word 'bygone' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'past'. However, 'bygone' implies a sense of romanticized memory and loss, while 'past' is more neutral.

  3. The term 'bygone' is also used in the field of archaeology to refer to artifacts or structures that are no longer in use or existence.


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  1. Anachronism: An anachronism is an object, person, or event that is out of its correct time or place. The term 'bygone' is often used in discussions of anachronisms, as it refers to things or events that are no longer in existence or use.

  2. Nostalgia: Nostalgia is a sentimental longing for the past. The term 'bygone' is often used to describe the past in a nostalgic way, as it implies a sense of romanticized memory and loss.


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The term 'bygone' is often used in literature and poetry to refer to the past, particularly to a time that is now distant and romanticized. It can also be used to describe things or events that are no longer in existence or use.

How to Memorize "bygone"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize 'bygone', visualize a scene from the past. Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a bygone era. See the people, the buildings, and the way things were done. Try to immerse yourself in the experience as much as possible.

  2. associate

    - To memorize 'bygone', associate it with a strong emotional memory. Think about a time in your life when you felt a strong sense of nostalgia. Remember the sights, sounds, and smells of that time. Associate the word 'bygone' with that memory.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize 'bygone', use a mnemonic device such as an acronym or a phrase. For example, you could remember 'B-Y-G-O-N-E' stands for 'Begone, Yesterday, Gone'.


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