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foretime

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Foretime (noun) means a time in the past, before now or before the moment being talked about.

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A time in the past, before now or before the moment being talked about.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

First recorded in the 1530s, formed from fore- and time.

Synonyms

yestertide

Antonyms

hereafter

Related words

then past future whenever whereas subsequently formerly whereby

Rhymes for foretime

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What is the meaning of foretime?

"foretime" (noun) means a time in the past, before now or before the moment being talked about.

What is another word for foretime?

Other words for "foretime" include yestertide.

What is the opposite of foretime?

The opposite of "foretime" is hereafter.

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