Former - translation, pronunciation and examples
former
having been something before now
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the direct basic word meaning ‘having been something before now’
more general; often means ‘earlier in time’ rather than specifically ‘former’ before a noun
used mostly for a former partner, spouse, or job in informal speech
means ‘before this one’ in a sequence; less about ‘former identity’
more formal; often used for something directly before another in order or text
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What's the difference between former / past / ex / previous / preceding / prior
the direct basic word meaning ‘having been something before now’
He is a former teacher.
Он бывший учитель.
more general; often means ‘earlier in time’ rather than specifically ‘former’ before a noun
In the past, she lived abroad.
Раньше она жила за границей.
Her ex-husband lives in London.
Её бывший муж живёт в Лондоне.
Please read the previous page.
Пожалуйста, прочитайте предыдущую страницу.
more formal; often used for something directly before another in order or text
See the preceding paragraph.
См. предыдущий абзац.
He had prior experience in sales.
У него был предыдущий опыт в продажах.
usually means ‘at an earlier time’; more about time than about being ‘former’
We met earlier this year.
Мы встретились раньше в этом году.
The late Mr. Brown was a famous writer.
Покойный мистер Браун был известным писателем.
a prefix meaning ‘former’; used before nouns like ex-wife, ex-president
She is an ex-manager of the company.
Она бывший менеджер компании.
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How to pronounce former and what this word means
former translation: бывший. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce former
/ˈfɔːmə/
former translation
бывший
former examples
My former teacher now lives abroad.
former transcription
/ˈfɔːmə/, /ˈfɔːrmɚ/
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former meaning: what does it mean?
having been something before now
former pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
former is pronounced as /ˈfɔːmə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
former definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My former teacher now lives abroad. Translation: Мой бывший учитель теперь живёт за границей.
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