former

adjective B2

Meaning

The term "former" refers to something that existed in the past but is no longer the case, often used to describe previous roles, statuses, or conditions.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "former" with "latter," which refers to the second of two mentioned items.

Example Sentences

The former manager now works in a different company .

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