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former

[fawr-mer] / ˈfɔr mər /
ADJECTIVE
previous in time or order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
departed erstwhile old
STRONG
above ancient antecedent anterior bygone first past prior
WEAK
aforementioned aforesaid earlier ex- foregoing late long gone long-ago of yore once one-time preceding quondam sometime whilom
Antonyms
STRONG
after modern new
WEAK
current ensuing following future present prospective subsequent succeeding

Example Sentences

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James Woolery, former senior partner at Cravath who later founded his own law firm, said Barshay always wanted to be a great M&A lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

That puts her in the company of superstars Sarah Strong, Breanna Stewart, Chamique Holdsclaw and Staley, the former Virginia point guard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Jack Kirkland, a former director of the Royal Bank of Scotland, moved into Castlehill in 2022.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The former governor has said he knew nothing about the doings of his secretary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

I can’t count the number of times we’ve been stopped by former students at restaurants, thanking her and telling me what a great teacher she was.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.