Synonyms: former
Definition: the first of two or the first mentioned of two
Usage: Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the former is remembered today
Similar words: number one, first
Definition: the first or highest in an ordering or series
Usage: He wanted to be the first
Synonyms: former, early, other
Definition: belonging to the distant past
Usage: the early inhabitants of Europe; former generations; in other times
Similar words: past
Definition: earlier than the present time; no longer current
Usage: time past; his youth is past; this past Thursday; the past year
Synonyms: old, one-time, onetime, former, erstwhile, quondam, sometime
Definition: belonging to some prior time
Usage: erstwhile friend; our former glory; the once capital of the state; her quondam lover
Similar words: past
Definition: earlier than the present time; no longer current
Usage: time past; his youth is past; this past Thursday; the past year
Synonyms: previous, former, late
Definition: (used especially of persons) of the immediate past
Usage: the former president; our late President is still very active; the previous occupant of the White House
Similar words: past
Definition: earlier than the present time; no longer current
Usage: time past; his youth is past; this past Thursday; the past year