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The correct spelling is former.
How to pronounce former
/ˈfɔːmə/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈfɔːmə/
Say it like: For-mer
The correct spelling is former. Previous. For example: "A former president; the former East Germany"
Usage Examples
“A former president; the former East Germany”
“I drive two vehicles, a Chevy Camaro and an AMC Gremlin. I won the former on a game show.”
“Dave was the former of the company.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Previous.
- 2.First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
noun
- 1.Someone who forms something; a maker; a creator or founder.
- 2.An object used to form something, such as a template, gauge, or cutting die.
- 3.(used in combinations) Someone in, or of, a certain form (class).
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