former

[ˈfɔːmə(r)]

former Definition

• 1. used to refer to the first of two things or people mentioned (the second being identified by 'latter')
• 2. having previously been a particular thing; previous

Using former: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "former" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The former president of the company was indicted for fraud.

• Example

  She is a former student of this school.

• Example

  The former and current CEOs have different management styles.

former Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for former

• previous
• earlier
• past

Antonyms for former

• latter
• current
• present

Phrases with former

• former glory

  a state of excellence, beauty, or prosperity that existed in the past

  Example

  The city is trying to restore its former glory by renovating historic buildings.

• former self

  a previous state or condition of oneself, often implying a decline or deterioration

  Example

  After the accident, he was never the same and could never return to his former self.

• former spouse

  a person's ex-husband or ex-wife

  Example

  She has joint custody of her children with her former spouse.

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Summary: former in Brief

Former [ˈfɔːmə(r)] refers to the first of two things or people mentioned, with the second identified by 'latter'. It also means having previously been a particular thing. Examples include 'The former president of the company was indicted for fraud' and 'She is a former student of this school.' Phrases like 'former glory' denote a state of excellence that existed in the past, while 'former self' implies a decline or deterioration.