former

Synonyms

antecedent, anterior, foregoing, precedent, preceding, previous, prior;

Antonyms

after, ensuing, following, later, posterior, subsequent, succeeding;

Near Antonyms

advanced, late;

closing, concluding, final, last, latest, latter, terminal, ultimate;

Related Words

advance, early, premature;

earliest, first, inaugural, initial, maiden, original, pioneer;

preexisting;

introductory, preliminary;

erstwhile, whilom;