former in English dictionary

  • former

    Meanings and definitions of "former"

    • first of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
    • Someone who forms something.
    • An object used to form something.
    • (chiefly UK, used in combinations) Someone in, or of, a certain form (class).
    • adjective
      Previous.
    • noun
      First of aforementioned two items.
    • noun
      Someone who forms something; a maker; a creator or founder.
    • noun
      An object used to form something, such as a template, gauge, or cutting die.
    • noun
      (chiefly Britain, used in combinations)
      Someone in, or of, a certain form (class).
    • previous
    • first of aforementioned two items
    • former (official)
    • First of a list of two items.
    • Occurring before something else, either in time or order.
    • noun
      the first of two or the first mentioned of two; "Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the former is remembered today"

    Synonyms of "former" in English dictionary

    early, erstwhile, late are the top synonyms of "former" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "former" in English dictionary

    latter is the antonym of "former" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of former

    • former ( not comparable)
    • former ( plural  formers)
    • former (not comparable)
    • former (plural formers)
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