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
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Erewhile as an adverb (archaic, or, poetic):
Some time ago; beforehand
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Erstwhile as an adverb:
Formerly; in the past.
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Erstwhile as an adjective (literary, legal):
Former, previous.
Examples:
"synonyms: former once previous quondam onetime Thesaurus:former"
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Erstwhile as an adjective (proscribed):
Respected, honourable.