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former    音标拼音: [f'ɔrmɚ]
a. 从前的,前者的
n. 形成者,模型,样板

从前的,前者的形成者,模型,样板

former
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former
*前

former
adj 1: referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned
(or the earlier one or ones of several); "the novel was
made into a film in 1943 and again in 1967; I prefer the
former version to the latter one" [ant: {latter(a)}]
2: belonging to some prior time; "erstwhile friend"; "our former
glory"; "the once capital of the state"; "her quondam lover"
[synonym: {erstwhile(a)}, {former(a)}, {old}, {onetime(a)}, {one-
time(a)}, {quondam(a)}, {sometime(a)}]
3: (used especially of persons) of the immediate past; "the
former president"; "our late President is still very active";
"the previous occupant of the White House" [synonym: {former(a)},
{late(a)}, {previous(a)}]
4: belonging to the distant past; "the early inhabitants of
Europe"; "former generations"; "in other times" [synonym:
{early(a)}, {former(a)}, {other(a)}]
n 1: the first of two or the first mentioned of two; "Tom and
Dick were both heroes but only the former is remembered
today" [ant: {latter}]

Former \For"mer\, a. [A compar. due to OE. formest. See
{Foremost}.]
1. Preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior;
earlier; hence, ancient; long past.
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For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age. --Job.
viii. 8.
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The latter and former rain. --Hosea vi. 3.
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3. Near the beginning; preceeding; as, the former part of a
discourse or argument.
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3. Earlier, as between two things mentioned together; first
mentioned.
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A bad author deserves better usage than a bad
critic; a man may be the former merely through the
misfortune of an ill judgment; but he can not be
latter without both that and an ill temper. --Pope.

Syn: Prior; previous; anterior; antecedent; preceding;
foregoing.
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Former \Form"er\, n.
1. One who forms; a maker; a creator.
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2. (Mech.)
(a) A shape around which an article is to be shaped,
molded, woven wrapped, pasted, or otherwise
constructed.
(b) A templet, pattern, or gauge by which an article is
shaped.
(c) A cutting die.
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  • FORMER Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of FORMER is coming before in time How to use former in a sentence Synonym Discussion of Former
  • FORMER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    FORMER definition: 1 of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past: 2 the first of two people… Learn more
  • Former - definition of former by The Free Dictionary
    1 preceding in time; prior or earlier: on a former occasion 2 past, long past, or ancient: in former times 3 being the first mentioned of two (disting from latter) 4 having once or previously been; erstwhile: a former president n 1 a person or thing that forms or serves to form 2 a pupil in a particular form or class
  • former adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
    to not have the strength, influence, etc that you used to have When his career ended, he became a shadow of his former self Definition of former adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
  • What does FORMER mean? - Definitions. net
    Former is an adjective that refers to a person who held or occupied a particular position, status, or role in the past but no longer does It indicates that someone or something used to be in a specific state or condition but has since changed
  • Ex vs. Former — What’s the Difference?
    Ex indicates a relationship or role that has ended, especially in personal contexts, while former refers to a previous position or status, often in professional or official capacities
  • former - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
    Someone who forms something; a maker; a creator or founder Dave was the former of the company An object used to form something, such as a template, gauge, or cutting die The brick arch was built using a wooden former (chiefly British, used in combinations) Someone in, or of, a certain form (class) Fifth-former Sixth-former
  • Former Definition Meaning - YourDictionary
    Former definition: One that forms; a maker or creator
  • FORMER - Definition Meaning - Reverso English Dictionary
    Former definition: someone in a specific class or form Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words Discover expressions like "former employee", "the former the latter", "in former days"
  • FORMER Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
    Former definition: preceding in time; prior or earlier See examples of FORMER used in a sentence





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