były — meaning in English

English meaning

• erstwhile adjective Former; belonging to an earlier time and no longer holding the position or relationship described.
• ex noun A former romantic partner, such as an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, or ex-spouse.
• former adj Existing or happening before now; previous.

Senses

były is used for these senses in English:

• ex (colloquial) A former partner or spouse; an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife, or ex-husband.
• former Previous.

erstwhile — full definition

1. adjective Former; belonging to an earlier time and no longer holding the position or relationship described.
2. adverb Formerly; at a time in the past.

ex — full definition

1. noun A former romantic partner, such as an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, or ex-spouse.
2. verb To cross something out or delete it.
3. adjective Used before a noun to mean former or previous.

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