The difference between Erewhile and Erstwhile

When used as adverbs, erewhile means some time ago, whereas erstwhile means formerly.


Erstwhile is also adjective with the meaning: former, previous.

check bellow for the other definitions of Erewhile and Erstwhile

  1. Erewhile as an adverb (archaic, or, poetic):

    Some time ago; beforehand

  1. Erstwhile as an adverb:

    Formerly; in the past.

  1. Erstwhile as an adjective (literary, legal):

    Former, previous.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: former once previous quondam onetime Thesaurus:former"

  2. Erstwhile as an adjective (proscribed):

    Respected, honourable.

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