bygone (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪɡɒn/

Definition

Belonging to an earlier time; past.

Examples

• The village still cherishes the stories of a bygone era.

• She often reminisces about the bygone days of her childhood.

• Let's forgive and forget the bygone quarrels and move forward.

How to Use bygone

let bygones be bygones (idiom)

To forgive past offenses and forget about them. — "After their argument, they decided to let bygones be bygones and reconcile."

Synonyms of bygone

Words with a similar meaning to bygone:

• past
• former
• previous
• erstwhile

Antonyms of bygone

Words with the opposite meaning to bygone:

• present
• future
• current

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