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/ˈfɔːmə//ˈfɔɹmɚ/Definitions
Previous.
Example: A former president; the former East Germany
First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
Example: I drive two vehicles, a Chevy Camaro and an AMC Gremlin. I won the former on a game show.
/ˈfɔːmə//ˈfɔɹmɚ/Definitions
Someone who forms something; a maker; a creator or founder.
Example: Dave was the former of the company.
An object used to form something, such as a template, gauge, or cutting die.
Example: The brick arch was built using a wooden former.
(used in combinations) Someone in, or of, a certain form (class).
Example: Fifth-former.