B1adjectiveworkpolitics
US/ˈfɔːr.mər/
UK/ˈfɔː.mə/
having had a particular job or position in the past, but not now
In context
I met my former teacher at the supermarket yesterday.
The former president gave a speech at the university.
The hotel was built in a former factory near the river.
Words that go with former
adjective + noun
- former presidentThe former president still lives in the capital.
- former colleagueA former colleague told me about this job.
- former studentMany former students came back for the anniversary.
- former bossI still keep in touch with my former boss.
- former homeThe museum was once the writer's former home.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is my old boss, he is still young.Correct: He is my former boss; he is still young.