former
English → English
(time) Former: having previously filled a particular role or status; previous
The former president of the university returned to the campus for the opening of the new library.
(English) The former president of the university returned to the campus for the opening of the new library.
This building was a former factory that has now been converted into luxury apartments.
(English) This building was a former factory that has now been converted into luxury apartments.
(logic) The former: the first of two things or people mentioned
I have a choice between coffee and tea; I'll take the former because I need the caffeine.
(English) I have a choice between coffee and tea; I'll take the former because I need the caffeine.
Both France and Germany are in Europe, but the former is larger in total land area.
(English) Both France and Germany are in Europe, but the former is larger in total land area.
Entry ID: en:en:former · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary