erstwhile

adjective
/ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

Meaning

former or in the past

Example Sentences

They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.

Synonyms

former, previous, old, past, ex

Antonyms

current, present, existing

Collocations

erstwhile friend, erstwhile ally, erstwhile leader, erstwhile partner

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