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former
01
(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period
02
referring to the first of two things mentioned
03
no longer present or current
the former
01
the first of two people, things, or groups previously mentioned
former
adj
formerly
adv
formerly
adv
Example
The former mayor attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new library.
The former president of the company retired last year.
The former owner of the house left behind many memories for the new residents.
She was the former captain of the basketball team before her injury.
He met with his former colleagues to reminisce about their time working together.
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