B1
former vs previous
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| formeradjective/ˈfɔːr.mər/ | Meaning having had a particular job or position in the past, but not now | Goes with former president | Example The former president gave a speech at the university. |
| previousadjective/ˈpriː.vi.əs/ | Meaning happening or existing before the one you are talking about now | Goes with previous experience | Example In my previous job, I worked in a hotel in Nha Trang. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many students came back for the anniversary.