former
for
ˈfɔr
fawr
mer
mɜr
mēr
British pronunciation
/fˈɔːmɐ/

Definição e significado de "former"em inglês

former
01

antigo, anterior

(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period
former definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The former president of the company retired last year.
O ex-presidente da empresa se aposentou no ano passado.
She was the former captain of the basketball team before her injury.
Ela era a ex-capitã do time de basquete antes de sua lesão.
1.1

antigo, anterior

referring to the previous state or condition of an object, organization, or place, which has since changed
example
Exemplos
The city has undergone significant changes, with many of its former buildings replaced by modern skyscrapers.
A cidade passou por mudanças significativas, com muitos dos seus antigos edifícios substituídos por arranha-céus modernos.
Their former house was much larger, but they downsized after moving to the city.
A sua antiga casa era muito maior, mas eles reduziram o tamanho depois de se mudarem para a cidade.
02

primeiro, anterior

referring to the first of two things mentioned
example
Exemplos
After considering two internship offers, he decided to pursue the former opportunity as it offered more hands-on experience.
Depois de considerar duas ofertas de estágio, ele decidiu seguir a oportunidade anterior pois oferecia mais experiência prática.
She debated between two apartments to rent, ultimately selecting the former option due to its proximity to public transportation.
Ela debateu entre dois apartamentos para alugar, acabando por selecionar a primeira opção devido à sua proximidade com o transporte público.
03

antigo, anterior

no longer present or current
example
Exemplos
She reflected on her former life before becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Ela refletiu sobre sua vida anterior antes de se tornar uma empreendedora de sucesso.
He often reminisces about the former days of his youth.
Ele frequentemente recorda os antigos dias de sua juventude.
the former
Pronunciation
/ðə fˈɔːɹmɚ/
British pronunciation
/ðə fˈɔːmə/
the former
01

o primeiro, aquele

the first of two people, things, or groups previously mentioned
example
Exemplos
Between the doctor and the lawyer, I would trust the former more for medical advice.
Entre o médico e o advogado, eu confiaria mais no primeiro para conselhos médicos.
Of the two movies we watched, I enjoyed the former more because it had a stronger storyline.
Dos dois filmes que assistimos, eu gostei mais do primeiro porque tinha um enredo mais forte.
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