Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Referring to something or someone that previously held a particular position or status but no longer does.
Former
/ˈfɔːmə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
What an affecting relic of the former dear old times!"
"Crawled off," answered Saul, relapsing into his former brevity of speech.
The former is how the New Rich assesses their current worth.
Etymology:
The word former comes from Middle English, derived from Old English forma, related to form, referring to the first or earliest. It has Germanic origins, akin to Old High German furist meaning first.
Usage Statistics:
186 mentions per 1 million words 
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