Former example sentences

Related (5): ex-, past, prior, previous, erstwhile

form·er

adjective

former (adjective)

- having previously filled a particular role or been a particular thing:

- of or occurring in the past or an earlier period:

- denoting the first or first mentioned of two people or things:

form·er

noun

former (noun) · formers (plural noun)

- a person or thing that forms something:

- a transverse strengthening part in an aircraft wing or fuselage.

- a person in a particular school year:

Synonyms

erstwhile, sometime, late, previous, foregoing, preceding, old, earlier, prior, precursory, antecedent, past, last, quondam, whilom, anterior, precedent, future, next, earlier, old, past, bygone, forgotten, immemorial, remote, ancient, primeval, primordial, prehistoric, antediluvian, olden, foregone, pristine, present, future, first, latter

"Former" Example Sentences

1. The former president will be speaking at the convention.
2. My former boss was always very strict.
3. The former owner of the house left a lot of old furniture.
4. He is a former teacher turned author.
5. The former quarterback is now a sports analyst.
6. She loves to brag about her former accomplishments.
7. The former employee was fired for stealing.
8. The former mayor is running for re-election.
9. The former CEO resigned amid scandal.
10. Her former best friend betrayed her trust.
11. He couldn't keep up with his former athletic abilities.
12. The former manager left behind a big mess.
13. The former resident left a trail of destruction.
14. The former soldier suffered from PTSD.
15. The former student returned to visit his alma mater.
16. The former champion boxer was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
17. The former athlete now works as a personal trainer.
18. The former member of the band started a solo career.
19. The former addict turned his life around and became a motivational speaker.
20. The former convict struggled to find a job after being released.
21. The former patient recovered from the disease.
22. The former model transitioned to a career in acting.
23. The former scientist discovered a groundbreaking new theory.
24. The former professor retired after 40 years of teaching.
25. The former patient donated generously to the hospital.
26. The former employee sued the company for wrongful termination.
27. The former prisoner helped to reform the prison system.
28. The former fashion designer switched to photography.
29. The former client gave a glowing review of the service.
30. The former artist recently opened a gallery showcasing his work.

Common Phases

1. Former president;
2. Former spouse;
3. Former colleague;
4. Former boss;
5. Former student;
6. Former athlete;
7. Former partner;
8. Former employee;
9. Former customer;
10. Former resident.