Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
former
Adjective
/ˈfɔːrmər/
Definition
an adjective used to describe something that existed in the past.
Examples
- The former president gave a speech at the event.
- In her former job, she traveled internationally.
- They lived in a former mill that was renovated into a home.
Meaning
The term ‘former’ refers to something that was previously or once, indicating a relation to a previous state or position.
Synonyms
- Previous
- Past
- Earlier
- Prior
