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How to pronounce “former

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Pronunciation guide for former

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of former with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Personal Daysliterary magazine, and the former editor
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How to pronounce former

Personal Days

literary magazine, and the former editor

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “former

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
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  • First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
  • [Noun]
  • Someone who forms something; a maker; a creator or founder.
  • An object used to form something, such as a template, gauge, or cutting die.
  • (chiefly British, used in combinations) Someone in, or of, a certain form (class).

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