former in English: Happening or existing before now, but not any more. (adjective)

Translation

Happening or existing before now, but not any more.

Word origin

From Old English forma meaning first, with the comparative ending -er.

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"Former" means she taught him in the past.

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"Former" goes in front of the noun.

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"Former" tells us what something used to be.

past

The time before now, the days and years that have already gone.

old

Having lived or existed for a long time; not new or young.

before

Earlier than a time or event; in front of something in order.

last

Coming after all the others, or most recent before now.

first

Coming before all others in time, order, or position; number 1 in a list.

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