Difference between Erstwhile and Sometime

What is the difference between Erstwhile and Sometime?

Erstwhile as an adverb is formerly; in the past. while Sometime as an adverb is at an unstated or indefinite time in the future

Erstwhile

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Formerly; in the past.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Former, previous.

Sometime

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Former, erstwhile; at some previous time.Occasional.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: At an unstated or indefinite time in the futuresometimes

Example sentence: I connect with people, but after sometime I need to be on my own.

We hope you now know whether to use Erstwhile or Sometime in your sentence.

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