Meaning & Definition of word "Former"
Former
/ˈfɔːrmər/
noun:
- 1. a person who previously held a particular position.
- Example: He is a former athlete who now coaches young players.
- 2. an object that shapes material, such as a mold.
- Example: The craftsman used a former to shape the clay.
adjective:
- 1. having previously been; earlier or previous in time.
- Example: She met her former teachers at the reunion.
- 2. of, relating to, or occurring in the past.
- Example: The former president addressed the nation.
- 3. used to denote a first-mentioned item in a comparison.
- Example: In the debate, the former proposal seemed more feasible than the latter.
Etymology
●Middle English: from Old French 'former', from Latin 'formare' meaning 'to form'
Common Phrases and Expressions
former president:
the person who previously held the position of president
former glory:
a state of greatness that has been lost
former lovers:
two people who were in a romantic relationship but are no longer together
Related Words
latter:
the second of two persons or things mentioned
ex:
a person with whom one has had a romantic relationship in the past