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foretime.

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

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

1530s, from fore- + time.

adv
  1. In former times.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

1530s, from fore- + time.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.