former (Meaning)
former (n)
the first of two or the first mentioned of two
former (a)
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
former (s)
belonging to some prior time
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past
belonging to the distant past
former (n.)
One who forms; a maker; a creator.
A shape around which an article is to be shaped, molded, woven wrapped, pasted, or otherwise constructed.
A templet, pattern, or gauge by which an article is shaped.
A cutting die.
former (a.)
Preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier; hence, ancient; long past.
Near the beginning; preceeding; as, the former part of a discourse or argument.
Earlier, as between two things mentioned together; first mentioned.
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former Sentence Examples
- The former president addressed the nation on the anniversary of his inauguration.
- My former teacher reached out to me for career advice.
- The former champion was defeated in a thrilling upset.
- The former company building is now a historical landmark.
- The former athlete transitioned into a successful business career.
- The former deputy resigned amid allegations of corruption.
- The former resident left behind a trail of unpaid bills.
- The former employee filed a lawsuit against their former employer.
- The former couple reunited after several years of separation.
- The former glory days of the city are now a distant memory.
FAQs About the word former
the first of two or the first mentioned of two, referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several), belonging to
erstwhile, other, old, sometime, onetime, defunct, once, past,late, gone
current, contemporary, present, present, contemporary,current, extant, ongoing, prospective, extant
The former president addressed the nation on the anniversary of his inauguration.
My former teacher reached out to me for career advice.
The former champion was defeated in a thrilling upset.
The former company building is now a historical landmark.
