Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Former”
Something that happened or existed before, but not now.
Word Family of Former
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The former president gave a speech at the event. A2
- She is my former teacher, but we still keep in touch. A2
- In former times, people traveled by horse and carriage. B1
Word Form Patterns for Former
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: former → formerly.
Origin and Word Formation of Former
From Latin 'formosus', or from form + comparative -er.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Former
Wrong: He is a former employee of that company still working there.
Correct: He is a former employee but still works there.
Don't repeat 'former'; use 'but' to clarify current vs. past status.
Wrong: In the former times, people was very different.
Correct: In former times, people were very different.
Use 'former' before noun without 'the'; plural 'people' needs 'were'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Former
What are the word forms of “former”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “former”?
“former” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “former” come from?
From Latin 'formosus', or from form + comparative -er.