Meaning of the word former in English

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former

US /ˈfɔːr.mɚ/

UK /ˈfɔːr.mɚ/

having previously been a particular thing or in a particular role

Example:

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The former president gave a speech.

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She is a former student of this university.

Synonym:

previous erstwhile past prior

Synonym:

current present latter

denoting the first of two things or people mentioned

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

first earlier

Synonym:

latter

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