Meaning & Definition of word "Bygone"
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Bygone
/ˈbaɪɡɒn/
noun:
- 1. A person or thing that is in the past.
- Example: The bygones of the past should not dictate our future.
- 2. Events or incidents in the past.
- Example: He chose to let bygones be bygones and forgive her.
adjective:
- 1. Belonging to an earlier time.
- Example: She often reminisces about the bygone days of her childhood.
- 2. Past; no longer in existence.
- Example: The store has a charm reminiscent of bygone eras.
Etymology
From the phrase 'by gone', meaning 'past' or 'gone by'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bygone era:
A period in the past that is no longer in existence.
let bygones be bygones:
To forget past grievances and move on.
Related Words
nostalgia:
A sentimental longing for the past.
reminisce:
To indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events.
Slang Meanings of bygone
Meaning: Old school
Example Sentence: That style is so bygone, it's totally old school.
Meaning: Feels like yesterday
Example Sentence: Hanging out with my friends feels like a bygone, but I love those memories.