ex

[eks]

ex Definition

• 1. a former partner or spouse, especially one that you have separated from or divorced
• 2. a person or thing that has been replaced or discontinued
• 3. a prefix meaning 'former' or 'out of', as in 'ex-president' or 'ex-boyfriend'

Using ex: Examples

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

• Example

  My ex and I are still friends.

• Example

  The company's ex-CEO resigned last year.

• Example

  I need to buy a new phone because my ex-phone is broken.

• Example

  Ex-husband is not invited to the wedding.

• Example

  Ex-girlfriend is now married to someone else.

ex Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ex

• former
• previous
• past
• old

Antonyms for ex

• current
• present
• new

Phrases with ex

• ex gratia

  something that is done voluntarily, without any legal obligation

  Example

  The company paid compensation to the victims ex gratia.

• ex officio

  by virtue of one's position or status

  Example

  The mayor is ex officio chairman of the city council.

• ex post facto

  after the fact; retroactively

  Example

  The law cannot be applied ex post facto.

Origins of ex

shortened form of 'ex-', from Latin 'ex', meaning 'out of'

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Summary: ex in Brief

The term 'ex' [eks] refers to a former partner or spouse, a person or thing that has been replaced or discontinued, or a prefix meaning 'former' or 'out of'. It is often used in phrases like 'ex gratia' and 'ex officio'.