former
/ˈfɔːmə//ˈfɔɹmɚ/
adjective
- 1
Previous.
“A former president; the former East Germany”
- 2
First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
“I drive two vehicles, a Chevy Camaro and an AMC Gremlin. I won the former on a game show.”
noun
- 1
Someone who forms something; a maker; a creator or founder.
“Dave was the former of the company.”
- 2
An object used to form something, such as a template, gauge, or cutting die.
“The brick arch was built using a wooden former.”
- 3
(used in combinations) Someone in, or of, a certain form (class).
“Fifth-former.”
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