prior to
previously
earlier
formerly
precede
bu the time
while-as-just as
during-throughout
at that very moment
in the meantime-meanwhile
awterward
as soon as-once-the minute that
following
for the next few weeks
as things stand
ever since
in medieval times
one day
nowadays
from now on
back in the 1990s
over the past six weeks
over the coming weeks and months
in another five years' time
in those days
a few decades ago
lately
at this moment in time
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Prior to: Before a certain point in time.
Sentence: "Prior to the 19th century, the area was uninhabited."
Synonym: Before, Preceding
Antonym: After, Subsequent
Previously: At a time before now or before the point in time being discussed.
Sentence: "She had previously visited the museum several times."
Synonym: Before, Formerly
Antonym: Later, Subsequently
Earlier: Before the present time or before the time referred to.
Sentence: "We had discussed the matter earlier in the day."
Synonym: Before, Previously
Antonym: Later, Afterward
Formerly: In the past; in earlier times.
Sentence: "The building that formerly housed the post office is now a library."
Synonym: Previously, Once
Antonym: Currently, Now
Precede: To come before something in time.
Sentence: "The Renaissance precedes the Baroque period in European history."
Synonym: Antecede, Forego
Antonym: Follow, Succeed
By the time: Not later than; at or before.
Sentence: "By the time we arrived, the concert had started."
Synonym: Before, When
Antonym: After
While/As/Just as: During the same time that; as something else is happening.
Sentence: "While he was cooking, the phone rang."
Synonym: During, Whilst
Antonym: Before, After
During/Throughout: For the whole time or action; all through.
Sentence: "She was cheerful throughout the day."
Synonym: Through, Over
Antonym: Outside, Beyond
At that very moment: Exactly at the same time.
Sentence: "At that very moment, the fireworks began."
Synonym: Just then, Simultaneously
Antonym: Before, After
In the meantime/Meanwhile: During the time before something happens or before a specified period ends.
Sentence: "You can watch TV, and in the meantime, I'll cook dinner."
Synonym: In the interim, Simultaneously
Antonym: Afterwards, Subsequently
Afterward: At a later or future time; subsequently.
Sentence: "We went for a walk, and afterward, we had tea."
Synonym: Later, Subsequently
Antonym: Before, Previously
As soon as/Once/The minute that: Immediately after.
Sentence: "As soon as the bell rings, we will start the test."
Synonym: Directly, Immediately
Antonym: Eventually, Later
Following: After an event or as a result of it.
Sentence: "Following the meeting, they agreed on a new strategy."
Synonym: After, Subsequent
Antonym: Before, Prior
For the next few weeks: During the coming weeks; for the period that is approaching.
Sentence: "She will be traveling for the next few weeks."
Synonym: Over the following weeks
Antonym: For the past few weeks
As things stand: Considering the current situation.
Sentence: "As things stand, we are likely to finish the project on time."
Synonym: Currently, Presently
Antonym: Previously, Formerly
Ever since: Continuously from a certain point in time until now.
Sentence: "Ever since she read the book, she has been thinking about it."
Synonym: Since then, Continuously
Antonym: Just now, Recently
In medieval times: During the period in European history from the 5th to the late 15th century.
Sentence: "In medieval times, castles were both fortresses and homes."
Synonym: In the Middle Ages
Antonym: In modern times
One day: At some unspecified time in the future; at some time in the past.
Sentence: "One day, I hope to travel around the world."
Synonym: Someday, Eventually
Antonym: Never, Not ever
Nowadays: In the current period; in these times.
Sentence: "Nowadays, people rely heavily on their smartphones."
Synonym: These days, Currently
Antonym: Previously, In the past
From now on: Starting at the present time and continuing into the future.
Sentence: "From now on, I will exercise every morning."
Synonym: Henceforth, Hereafter
Antonym: Up until now, Previously
Back in the 1990s: Refers to events that occurred during the decade of the 1990s.
Sentence: "Back in the 1990s, the internet was just starting to become popular."
Synonym: In the 90s
Antonym: Recently, In the 21st century
Over the past six weeks: Referring to the time period that extends backwards from the present through the last six weeks.
Sentence: "She has made significant progress over the past six weeks."
Synonym: In the last six weeks
Antonym: In the next six weeks
Over the coming weeks and months: Referring to the time period that extends forward from the present through the following weeks and months.
Sentence: "The project will be completed over the coming weeks and months."
Synonym: In the near future, Shortly
Antonym: In the past weeks and months
In another five years' time: Five years from now.
Sentence: "In another five years' time, I plan to have my own business."
Synonym: Five years from now, In five years
Antonym: Five years ago
In those days: Referring to a period in the past, often suggesting a time that is remembered for being different from the present.
Sentence: "In those days, we did not have the internet."
Synonym: Back then, At that time
Antonym: These days, Now
A few decades ago: Several tens of years in the past.
Sentence: "A few decades ago, the political landscape was quite different."
Synonym: Some decades back
Antonym: In a few decades
Lately: Recently; in the recent past.
Sentence: "Have you noticed how she's been coming in late lately?"
Synonym: Recently, Of late
Antonym: Long ago, Formerly
At this moment in time: Right now; at the current point in time.
Sentence: "At this moment in time, we need to make a crucial decision."
Synonym: Currently, Presently
Antonym: Previously, In the past
At the turn of the century: The period around the end of one century and the beginning of the next.
Sentence: "At the turn of the century, the world was experiencing great change."
Synonym: Around the century's end
Antonym: Mid-century