the former — the first of two people or things mentioned
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the first of two people or things mentioned
Pronunciation (IPA): /ðə ˈfɔːrmər/
Korean meaning: 앞서 언급된 두 개 중 첫 번째
Korean pronunciation: 더 **포**머
Example Sentences
- I offered him coffee or tea, and he chose the former.
- Between studying all night or sleeping early, the former seems impossible during finals.
- She's torn between chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream, but the former always wins.
the former
NOUN//ðə ˈfɔːrmər//
the first of two people or things mentioned
the first of two people or things mentioned
The former is a graceful performer, the latter a mighty transformer!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'forma'(모양, 형태)에서 유래하여, '이전의, 먼저의'라는 의미로 발전했습니다. 시간상 또는 순서상 앞서는 것을 가리키는 표현으로 사용되어 왔습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I offered him coffee or tea, and he chose the former.”
“Between studying all night or sleeping early, the former seems impossible during finals.”
“She's torn between chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream, but the former always wins.”
“The teacher asked if we wanted a pop quiz or homework, and everyone screamed 'the former!'”
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