Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Having previously been in a particular role or situation
Former
/ˈfɔːmə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She is a former teacher at the school.My former boss moved to another city.
Etymology:
Middle English: from Latin formare, meaning former, earlier. Developed as forma in Latin and former in Middle English.
Usage Statistics:
186 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
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