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ex

The correct spelling is ex.

How to pronounce ex

/ɛks/
noun

IPA: /ɛks/

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The correct spelling is ex. The name of the Latin-script letter X. For example: "Her ex is still sending her flowers, even though she has moved on."

Usage Examples

Her ex is still sending her flowers, even though she has moved on.

It's too ex.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The name of the Latin-script letter X.
  2. 2.A former partner or spouse, usually short for ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife or ex-husband.

verb

  1. 1.To delete; to cross out

adjective

  1. 1.Ex-, former, previously but no longer.
  2. 2.(of a train) the place the train originated from or called at prior to the present location.
  3. 3.Expensive, dear

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