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Ex
01
the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with
Examples
My ex and I are on good terms and remain friends after our breakup.
She ran into her ex at the grocery store, and they exchanged awkward pleasantries.
02
the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet
Examples
The word " xylophone " begins with the letter ex.
Ex is used frequently in algebra to represent an unknown.
03
a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
01
out of fashion
Examples
Bell-bottom jeans are now considered ex.
The hairstyle he chose was already ex by the 1990s.
ex-
01
used to describe a person or thing that was previously in a particular position or relationship but is not anymore
Examples
My ex-boyfriend and I are still friends, even though we're no longer dating.
My ex-roommate moved out last month, so now I have the apartment to myself.
to ex
01
to end a relationship with someone
SlangExamples
She exed him because they had grown apart.
I do n't want to ex anyone over a small argument.
