former

US /ˈfɔːr.mɚ/

UK /ˈfɔːr.mɚ/

1.

having previously been a particular thing or in a particular role

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The former president gave a speech.

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She is a former student of this university.

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previous erstwhile past prior

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current present latter

2.

denoting the first of two things or people mentioned

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Of the two options, I prefer the former.

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He discussed both the benefits and drawbacks; the former were numerous.

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first earlier

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latter