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Meaning of in those days
The primary meaning of "in those days" is to refer to a period of time in the past.
Etymology of in those days
The phrase "in those days" is a combination of the preposition "in", the determiner "those", and the noun "days", which has its roots in Old English "dæg" meaning day, and has been used to express time and periods since ancient times.
The phrase itself has evolved over time to become a common idiomatic expression used to refer to the past.
Synonyms
back then
in the past
previously
formerly
at that time
during that period
in those times
back in the day
in times past
earlier
before
beforehand
prior
in earlier times
in days of yore
in the old days
long ago
years ago
ages ago
in the good old days
at the time
then
in that era
during that era
in that age
at the outset
initially
first
originally
from the start
historically
Definitions
- Used to refer to a period of time in the past, often to describe a situation, condition, or event that existed or occurred then.
- * Can be used to contrast a past situation with the present or to provide background information about a past event or circumstance.
Usage Examples
- In those days, people did not have access to the internet, so they relied on libraries and books for information.
- * She was a famous actress in those days, starring in numerous films and plays.
- * The city was much smaller in those days, with fewer buildings and less traffic.
Antonyms
now
currently
presently
at present
today
nowadays
recently
lately
currently
in the present
modernly
contemporarily
in this day and age
in modern times
presently
at this time
in this era
nowaday
contemporaneous
nowadays
today
in the current era