former

/ˈfɔːmə//ˈfɔɹmɚ/

🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

• Common vocabulary word
• Simple pronunciation

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."

Synonyms

≠ Antonyms

latter next

Source: en.wiktionary.org

former

/ˈfɔːmə//ˈfɔɹmɚ/

🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

• Common vocabulary word
• Simple pronunciation

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."

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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