erstwhile

Meanings

• adjective

  former; once before; in a former time

  - "The erstwhile king was a just ruler."
  - "In erstwhile times, people used horses for transportation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɜː(ɹ)st.waɪl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88942652"

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Synonyms

former , once , onetime , previous , quondam , erewhile

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Variants

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erstwhile

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Etymology

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From Old English 'erstan,' meaning 'to precede,' or 'earlier,' and 'while.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'erstwhile' is often used in legal and historical contexts.

2. In the novel 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens, the character Micawber uses the phrase 'an erstwhile servant' to describe a former employee.

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1. anachronism: An anachronism is an inaccurate representation of a thing or person in a time different from its own. 'Erstwhile' can be used to describe something or someone that is an anachronism.

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Culture

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In literature, 'erstwhile' has been used to refer to something that was once important or relevant but has since been surpassed or forgotten. It can also be used to describe a former condition or situation.

How to Memorize "erstwhile"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'erstwhile' written out.
   - Imagine a time before, something that was once important but is now forgotten or surpassed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'erstwhile' with the idea of something that was once important but is now forgotten or surpassed.
   - Think of a former king or queen when you see the word 'erstwhile'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Erstwhile: Earlier, Once, Ruled, Then, While' to remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image of a king or queen from the past when you see the word 'erstwhile'.

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