former synonyms

former

modif.

earlier, previous, prior, foregoing, preceding, above-mentioned, above, onetime, once, ex, late, recent, retired, erstwhile, then, quondam, past, bygone, ancient, long ago, olden; see also preceding. See syn. study at previous.

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