Former (Noun)
Meaning
The first of two or the first mentioned of two; "Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the former is remembered today".
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The team had originally considered Tom and Dick for the role, but only the former had the necessary experience.
- Tom likes classical and popular music, but the former is his favorite genre.
- Sophia can speak Spanish and French, and the former is her native language.
- John's two jobs at the construction site were a laborer and a supervisor, and he preferred the former.
- The company considered hiring either of the two brothers, Bob and Mike, but only the former met their requirements.