Before and Quondam

Before

Before adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.

Quondam and before are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quondam" instead an adverb "Before".

Quondam

Quondam adjective - Having been such at some previous time.

Before and quondam are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Before" instead an adverb "Quondam".
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