English to English
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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier; hence, ancient; long past.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- the first of two or the first mentioned of two
Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the former is remembered today.
source: WordNet 3.0
- One who forms; a maker; a creator.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- belonging to some prior time
Erstwhile friend.
Our former glory.
The once capital of the state.
Her quondam lover.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- belonging to the distant past
The early inhabitants of Europe.
Former generations.
In other times.
source: WordNet 3.0
English to Tagalog
adj
- [fórmer] Náuna; una
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
