Erstwhile and Nearing

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Erstwhile adjective - Having been such at some previous time.

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Nearing is an antonym for erstwhile.

Nearing adjective - Being soon to appear or take place.

Usage example: teachers preparing for the fast-nearing school year

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Erstwhile is an antonym for nearing.

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