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Meaning & Definition of Former in English

English

Former

previous or earlier in time


Pronunciation:

/ˈfɔːrmər/

Part of Speech:

adjective

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Having previously been in a particular role or status.

    Example Sentence: She is a former employee of the company.

  • Definition: Of the first of two people or things mentioned.

    Example Sentence: The former option is more affordable than the latter.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English: from Old French 'former', from Latin 'formare' meaning 'to form'

Synonyms

previousearlierpriorex-preceding

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

Translations

  • Spanish: anterior
  • French: ancien
  • German: ehemalig
  • Russian: бывший

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