former — existing in the past but not now; previous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing in the past but not now; previous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrmər/
Korean meaning: 이전의, 전의, 옛날의
Korean pronunciation: **포**머
Example Sentences
- My former roommate used to eat my food without asking - that's why they're my 'former' roommate!
- The former champion was defeated by a newcomer in the first round.
- Between studying and sleeping, I definitely prefer the former - said no student ever!
former
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɔːrmər//
existing in the past but not now; previous
💡 Concept
The former champion watches the new winner lift the trophy he once held.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈfɔːrmər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɔːmə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootform
Suffix--er
Origin
중세 영어 'forme'(모양, 형태)에서 파생되었으며, 라틴어 'forma'(형태)에서 온 말입니다. '이전에 형태를 갖추었던' 것이라는 의미에서 '예전의'라는 뜻이 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
warmerperformertransformer
warmer
performer
transformer
🔗Collocations
former president
former colleague
former student
former self
former glory
the former and the latter
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My former roommate used to eat my food without asking - that's why they're my 'former' roommate!”
“The former champion was defeated by a newcomer in the first round.”
😄 Fun example
“Between studying and sleeping, I definitely prefer the former - said no student ever!”
“She met her former boss at the coffee shop yesterday.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
previouspastearlierpriorbygone
Antonyms
currentpresentlatter
Related
formattransformconforminform
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