bygone
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for bygone, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Belonging to a time long past.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bypast
foregone
Antonyms
How to use bygone
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a bygone era
bygone days
Frequently asked questions
What does “bygone” mean?
The word “bygone” means belonging to a time long past. In plain terms, describes something from the distant past, often with a nostalgic tone.
How do you pronounce “bygone”?
“Bygone” is pronounced BEYE-gon (/ˈbaɪɡɔn/ in IPA).
How do you use “bygone” in a sentence?
Here is “bygone” used in a sentence: “He spoke fondly of a bygone era of steam trains.”
What part of speech is “bygone”?
“Bygone” is an adjective.
