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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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“The Strait of Hormuz has definitely become as important as the missiles and the nuclear program for them,” said Danny Citrinowicz, the former head of the Iran department for Israeli defense intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Boehle said he’s looking forward to seeing Fuerbringer play alongside former Loyola star Sean Kelly at UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

A former fire safety official in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana remained silent when questioned Wednesday by prosecutors investigating a deadly New Year blaze, his lawyer said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Eugene Ludwig is chair of the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity and former U.S. comptroller of the currency.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Though she was far from vain, the thought of returning to her former lackluster hair was not very appealing, especially after receiving that nice compliment from Simon Harley-Dickinson.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood