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What Does Former Mean?

Adjective

  • Something that happened before or is from the past.
  • The first of two things mentioned.

Former — Full Explanation

Former means someone who used to do something but doesn't do it anymore. Like if a teacher used to teach but now does something else, we can call them a former teacher.

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Former Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
पूर्व (Purv)

Purv

पूर्व (Purv)

Purv

पहले (Pehle)

Pehle

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Frequently Asked Questions About Former

What does 'former' mean?
The word 'former' means something that used to be something else or someone who had a particular job or role in the past.
How do you pronounce 'former'?
You pronounce 'former' like this: for-mer, where 'for' rhymes with 'door' and 'mer' sounds like 'her'.
What is the origin of the word 'former'?
The word 'former' comes from the Latin word 'formare', which means 'to shape' or 'to form'.
What is the meaning of 'former' in Hindi?
The word 'former' in Hindi is 'पूर्व' (Pūrv).