Yesterday
Two days ago
Earlier
In the old days
Previously
Once upon a time
Last week
In the past
Before the present time
At an earlier time
A phrase often used to begin fairy tales, indicating a time in the distant past.
Referring to any time before the present.
The week before this week.
The day before today
Referring to a time in the past, often implying a simpler or different way of life.
Two days before today