bygone
Pronunciation
/ˈbaɪˌɡɔn/

Definition & Meaning of "bygone"in English

Bygone
01

past events or experiences that are considered over and should be put aside or forgotten

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
bygones
Examples
Let ’s not dwell on bygones; it ’s time to move forward.
02

an object that comes from a previous or earlier time

Examples
The museum features an impressive array of rural bygones, showcasing the tools of past generations.
bygone
01

belonging to an earlier time, typically something that is no longer in existence or relevant

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most bygone
Comparative
more bygone
gradable
Examples
The village is filled with remnants of bygone eras, such as old buildings and cobblestone streets.
02

outdated and no longer in use or relevant

Examples
The museum showcased bygone fashions that were once popular in the early 1900s.
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