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ex

[eks]

ex Definition

  • 1a former partner or spouse, especially one that you have separated from or divorced
  • 2a person or thing that has been replaced or discontinued
  • 3a 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

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Phrases with ex

  • something that is done voluntarily, without any legal obligation

    Example

    The company paid compensation to the victims ex gratia.

  • 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'.

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