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Vocabulary Entry
former
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Referring to something that existed in the past or was previously in a particular role.
Example Sentences
"She is a former champion of the tennis tournament."
"The former president gave a speech about his experiences."
"He returned to his former school to visit teachers."
N
noun
A person or thing that existed in the past or has been replaced.
Example Sentences
"As a former of clay, he created beautiful sculptures."
"The former of the building is still being discussed by architects."
"She was a former in the theater who inspired many young actors."
V
verb
To create or shape something (less common usage).
Example Sentences
"They will former the strategy based on the data they gather."
"I plan to former a new plan to improve our workflow."
"Artists often former their visions into tangible pieces."