former
/ˈfɔːr.mər/
noun
- The first of two things or people just mentioned.
- Both plans have pros and cons, but the former is more practical.
- She compared apples and oranges and said the former are her favorite.
- We have two choices: stay home or go out. The former sounds better to me.
adjective
- Having a particular position or status in the past; previous.
- He is a former champion who still holds several records.
- She visited her former school to see her old teachers.
- The former president gave a speech at the university.
- Being the first of two things or people mentioned.
- Of the two candidates, the former has more experience.
- The former option is cheaper, but the latter is faster.
- Between coffee and tea, I prefer the former.