former
1for·mer
adjective \ˈfȯr-mər\Definition of FORMER
1
a : coming before in time b : of, relating to, or occurring in the past <former correspondence>
2
: preceding in place or arrangement : foregoing <the former part of the chapter>
3
: first in order of two or more things cited or understood <of the two given, the former spelling is more common> <of the two spellings, the former is more common>
4
: having been previously : onetime <a former athlete>
Examples of FORMER
- <the coach is a former professional baseball player>
- <the former manual had some errors, but the current version has its own problems>
Origin of FORMER
Middle English, from forme first, from Old English forma — more at foremost
First Known Use: 12th century
Related to FORMER
2form·er
noun \ˈfȯr-mər\Definition of FORMER
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: one that forms
2
chiefly British : a member of a school form —usually used in combination <sixth former>
First Known Use of FORMER
14th century
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