way back when

earlier early late old preceding previous prior recent

ancient bygone latter over

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

after current future later on time

modern new

present

antiquity bygone days distance of time distant past early history prehistory protohistory remote past the past time immemorial