The meaning of FORMER is coming before in time. How to use former in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Former.
FORMER meaning: 1. of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past: 2. the first of two people. Learn more.
FORMER definition: preceding in time; prior or earlier. See examples of former used in a sentence.
Definition of former adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
being the first of two: Our former manufacturing process was too costly. being the first mentioned of two (distinguished from latter): The former suggestion was preferred to the latter.
Former definition: One that forms; a maker or creator.
Noun former (plural formers) Someone who forms something; a maker; a creator or founder.
When used to describe a person, "former" indicates that the individual previously held a specific title, occupation, or role but has since moved on or transitioned to something different.
Former is used to describe a situation or period of time which came before the present one.
