former
intermediateB1/ˈfɔːrmər/ · for-mer
Referring to the one that came before, previously mentioned.
Meanings
Referring to the one that came before, previously mentioned.
پہلے کا ذکر کرنے والا، پہلے کا.
سابق
saabiq
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- former president
- former employee
- former glory
Example Sentences
She is the former champion of the tournament.
وہ اس ٹورنامنٹ کی سابق چیمپئن ہے.
Woh is tournament ki saabiq champion hai.
The former mayor initiated many reforms.
سابق میئر نے کئی اصلاحات کا آغاز کیا.
Saabiq mayor ne kai islaahaat ka aaghaz kiya.
He returned to his former job after leaving for a while.
وہ کچھ وقت بعد اپنے سابق کام پر واپس آیا.
Woh kuch waqt baad apne saabiq kaam par wapas aaya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'former' as 'before' - the 'for' in former can remind you of 'for the past.'
Imagine a timeline where 'former' is marked at an earlier point.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ ہو سراب ابر کا، یہ خیال ہو پھر وہی (کہاں ہے وہ سنہری دن؟)
Na ho saraab abr ka, ye khayal ho phir wahi (Kahaan hai wo sunehri din?)
Let it not be an illusion of clouds, may this thought be the same (Where are those golden days?).
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پرانے کا خیال نیا نہیں ہوتا.
Purane ka khayal naya nahin hota.
The thought of the old is not new.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "formere" — to form, shape, fashion
First known use: 15th century
The term 'former' has been used since the late Middle Ages to describe prior instances, roles, or entities.