Word FORMER: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

former

🇺🇸 [ˈfɔːrmər]

Meanings

Former refers to something or someone that existed in the past but is no longer in that state. It can also describe a person who previously held a particular position or status.

Examples

• The former president was invited to the conference.
• She met with her former colleagues after many years.
• This was the former location of the city's library.

Synonyms

previous • prior • ex-

Antonyms

current • present • future