way back

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 ex- foregoing gone-by good old days latter-day long-ago olden days once one-time quondam retired sometime time was way back when

Antonyms

STRONGEST

after current future later on time

STRONG

modern new

WEAK

present

Example Sentences

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Rybakina never looked convincing despite clawing her way back from a double break down to force a tie-break, and a double fault on the opening point was a sign of things to come.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Rubio landed in Yerevan for a brief refuelling stop on his way back from India and immediately began talks at the airport with Armenia's foreign minister, Ararat Mirzoyan.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Kathan had heard rumblings about CBS getting out of radio going all the way back to its first ownership change in the 1980s when Larry Tisch acquired the company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Furthermore, the bookmakers’ favorite to replace him, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, might struggle to make his way back to parliament.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I’m going to claw our way back home.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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