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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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By last fall, work on the Line all but halted as the PIF appeared to shelve the project, former employees said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

In 2018, Hunter's former England head coach Simon Middleton tipped his captain to take over his role one day.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

"I've wanted this fight for ages and we should give the fans a great fight in women's boxing," added the former undisputed light-welterweight champion.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The former lord of Ashton Place seemed reduced to a muttering simpleton.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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