Bygone — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈbī-ˌgȯn/ by·gone

Meaning & Definition of Bygone

Bygone (adjective)

  1. gone by, past; especially, outmoded

Bygone (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. no longer existing

    "elderly people reminiscing about bygone fashions"

    similar: bypast, dead, defunct, departed, done, expired, extinct, gone, nonextant, vanished
    related: nonexistent, dying, faded, moribund, collapsed, fallen, overthrown, antiquated, dated, obsolete, passé, finished, lapsed, terminated, lost, missing
    opposite: alive, existent, existing, extant, living
    near: active, dynamic, thriving, vibrant

Bygone (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in history, yesteryear

    similar: auld lang syne, history, past, yesterday, yesteryear, yore, annals, chronicle, record, antiquity, long ago, flashback, memoir
    opposite: by-and-by, future, futurity, hereafter, offing, tomorrow, moment, now, present, today

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bygone

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bygone:

bypast, dead, defunct, departed, done, expired, extinct, gone, nonextant, vanished, auld lang syne, history, past, yesterday, yesteryear, yore, annals, chronicle, record, antiquity, long ago, flashback, memoir

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bygone

Words with the opposite meaning of Bygone:

alive, existent, existing, extant, living, by-and-by, future, futurity, hereafter, offing, tomorrow, moment, now, present, today

Related Words for Bygone

nonexistent, dying, faded, moribund, collapsed, fallen, overthrown, antiquated, dated, obsolete, passé, finished, lapsed, terminated, lost, missing

Near Antonyms of Bygone

active, dynamic, thriving, vibrant

Word Forms of Bygone

Derived words: bygone (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bygone

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Bygone

What does "Bygone" mean?

"Bygone" means gone by, past; especially, outmoded. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: gone by, past; especially, outmoded. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bygone"?

Other words for "Bygone" include bypast, dead, defunct, departed, done, expired, extinct and gone. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bygone" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bygone"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bygone". Common alternatives include bypast, dead, defunct, departed, done, expired, extinct, gone, nonextant and vanished.

What is the opposite of "Bygone"?

Antonyms of "Bygone" include alive, existent, existing, extant, living, by-and-by, future and futurity. Near antonyms include active, dynamic, thriving and vibrant.

How do you use "Bygone" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bygone" in a sentence: "elderly people reminiscing about bygone fashions".

Is "Bygone" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bygone" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bygone"?

"Bygone" is pronounced /ˈbī-ˌgȯn/ and divided into syllables as by·gone.

What is the origin of the word "Bygone"?

First known use: 15th century.