Former
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Having previously held a particular position or been a certain thing.
“The former president gave a speech at the event.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɔːmə/
Syllables
form·er
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ER ending with M consonant in middle position.
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points, good for common letter usage.
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