former · ​. that existed in earlier times synonym past (3). This fine ruin was, in former times, a royal castle. · ​. that used to have a particular position or ...

1that used to exist in earlier times in former times the countries of the former Soviet Union This beautiful old building has been restored to its former glory.

(plural the former) the first of two things or people mentioned. He had to choose between giving up his job and giving up his principles. He chose the former. ...

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective former, five of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...

See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is now obsolete. It is last recorded around the early 1700s. Entry status. OED is ...

​in the past. Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa; I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn. John Marsh, formerly of London Road, ...

6 дней назад · FORMER definition: 1. of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past: 2. the first of two people…. Learn more.

Definition of formerly adverb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and ...

Word Originadjective early 18th cent.: from Latin, literally 'former, elder', related to prae 'before'. See prior in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee ...

previous · ​. happening or existing before the event or object that you are talking about synonym prior. No previous experience is necessary for this job. The ...