Former Definition
former
adjective
- 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"
- belonging to some prior time; "erstwhile friend"; "our former glory"; "the once capital of the state"; "her quondam lover"
- (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"
- belonging to the distant past; "the early inhabitants of Europe"; "former generations"; "in other times"
"Former" in song lyrics
See how former is used in real songs:
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"Stabbed by my girl I had beef with, the former"
Darkim Be Allah — Put a Hit Out/I Did It -
"I'm the fawn and I'm the former"
Jesse Abraham — Little Bit of Everything -
"applaud the performers, support the former"
LMNO f/ MadChild — With Meaning
Words that rhyme with former
Usage tips for "former"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "former" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for former to find words that pair well.