Erstwhile and Oncoming

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Erstwhile adjective - Having been such at some previous time.

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Oncoming is an antonym for erstwhile.

Oncoming adjective - Being soon to appear or take place.

Usage example: we're looking forward to your oncoming visit

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Erstwhile is an antonym for oncoming.

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Oncoming and Erstwhile. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/erstwhile/oncoming

Erstwhile & Oncoming. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/erstwhile/oncoming>.

Oncoming or Erstwhile. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/erstwhile/oncoming.

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