foretime In former times. Adverb In former times. Origin 1530s, from fore- + time. Forms more foretime most foretime Synonyms beforehand erenow Noun A time previous to the present, or to a time alluded to or implied; former time or times. Forms foretimes Synonyms days of yore foretide yestertide Antonyms aftertime hereafter Derived in foretime in foretimes