Bygone: meaning, definitions and examples
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bygone
[ ˈbaɪˌɡɒn ]
past events
Belonging to an earlier time; no longer in existence or use.
Synonyms
ancient, former, olden, past, previous
Examples of usage
- The bygone days of my childhood are filled with happy memories.
- She often reminisces about the bygone era of jazz music.
- In the bygone era, people used to communicate through letters.
- Many traditions from the bygone centuries are still preserved today.
- The bygone customs of ancient civilizations are fascinating to study.
Translations
Translations of the word "bygone" in other languages:
🇵🇹 passado
🇮🇳 भूतकाल
🇩🇪 vergangen
🇮🇩 masa lalu
🇺🇦 минулий
🇵🇱 przeszły
🇯🇵 過去の
🇫🇷 passé
🇪🇸 pasado
🇹🇷 geçmiş
🇰🇷 과거의
🇸🇦 ماضٍ
🇨🇿 minulý
🇸🇰 minulý
🇨🇳 过去的
🇸🇮 minuli
🇮🇸 liðinn
🇰🇿 өткен
🇬🇪 წარსული
🇦🇿 keçmiş
🇲🇽 pasado
Word origin
The word 'bygone' originated in the late 16th century from the phrase 'by gone,' meaning 'gone by' or 'past.' It is a combination of 'by' meaning 'past' and 'gone' meaning 'departed.' Over time, 'bygone' evolved to represent something that belongs to an earlier time and is no longer in existence. The term has been used in English literature and language to evoke nostalgia and reflect on the past.