foretime

English

Etymology

1530s, from fore- +‎ time.

Noun

foretime (plural foretimes)

A time previous to the present, or to a time alluded to or implied; former time or times.

Synonyms

days of yore, foretide, yestertide; see also Thesaurus:the past

Antonyms

aftertime, hereafter; see also Thesaurus:the future

Derived terms

in foretime, in foretimes

Adverb

foretime (comparative more foretime, superlative most foretime)

In former times.

Synonyms

beforehand, erenow; see also Thesaurus:formerly

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