noun

bygones

BEYE-gahnz

Bygones (noun) means past disagreements or grievances, especially in the phrase "let bygones be bygones.". Example: “They shook hands and agreed to let bygones be bygones.”

noun

Past disagreements or grievances, especially in the phrase "let bygones be bygones."

"They shook hands and agreed to let bygones be bygones."

How to Use Bygones

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOld quarrels or issues from the past, almost always used in the fixed phrase "let bygones be bygones."

Common pairings

let bygones be bygones

Word Forms

bygone singular

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bygones” mean?

The word “bygones” means past disagreements or grievances, especially in the phrase "let bygones be bygones.". In plain terms, old quarrels or issues from the past, almost always used in the fixed phrase "let bygones be bygones.".

How do you pronounce “bygones”?

“Bygones” is pronounced BEYE-gahnz (/ˈbaɪˌɡɑnz/ in IPA).

How do you use “bygones” in a sentence?

Here is “bygones” used in a sentence: “They shook hands and agreed to let bygones be bygones.”

What part of speech is “bygones”?

“Bygones” is a noun.