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ex

[eks] / ɛks /
ADJECTIVE
erstwhile
Synonyms
STRONG
once
WEAK
bygone late old one-time past preceding previous quondam sometime
ADJECTIVE
previous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earlier past preceding
WEAK
antecedent anterior erstwhile foregoing one-time precedent quondam sometime
Antonyms
WEAK
current future later on time present timely well-timed
ex-
ADJECTIVE
no longer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bygone erstwhile former past
STRONG
dead deceased defunct extinct obsolescent obsolete
WEAK
late quondam
ADJECTIVE
former
Synonyms
STRONGEST
departed erstwhile old
STRONG
above ancient antecedent anterior bygone first past prior
WEAK
aforementioned aforesaid earlier foregoing late long gone long-ago of yore once one-time preceding quondam sometime whilom
Antonyms
STRONG
after modern new
WEAK
current ensuing following future present prospective subsequent succeeding
ADJECTIVE
late
Synonyms
STRONGEST
old once past previous sometime
WEAK
asleep bygone cold deceased defunct departed erstwhile exanimate extinct former inanimate lifeless onetime preceding quondam
Antonyms
STRONGEST
current future present
WEAK
antique early live old-fashioned on time prompt punctual
ADJECTIVE
outgoing
Synonyms
STRONG
departing last retiring withdrawing
WEAK
former migratory outbound outward-bound past
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incoming
WEAK
arriving entering
ADJECTIVE
past
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earlier early late old preceding previous prior recent
STRONG
ancient bygone latter over
WEAK
ages ago ancient history back when behind one bypast down memory lane erstwhile foregoing gone-by good old days latter-day long-ago olden days once one-time quondam retired sometime time was way back way back when
Antonyms
STRONGEST
after current future later on time
STRONG
modern new
WEAK
present

Example Sentences

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I inquired about his experience on “Other Desert Cities” by Jon Robin Baitz, his former romantic partner, wondering if it was complicated to work with an ex.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

After his 2010 death, Perdie realizes Nando’s ex, Charleigh, is stalking her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

And I guess I’m curious about why this is done in the language of We’re tweaking, we’re doing tiny fixes, we’re restoring us to the status quo ex ante.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

A friend who tells you their side of the story might portray their ex as a monster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

First about Lee Lee’s ex, because even though she can’t bear to see him, she can’t stop talking about him.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

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