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former

/ˈfɔrmər/ /ˈfɔːmə/
pronoun
Formal
  1. 1 (ikisinden) ilki, birincisi

Definition (English)

The first of two people or things that have just been mentioned.

Example Sentences

  1. Of the two job offers, I prefer the former because it pays better.
    İki iş teklifinden daha iyi ödediği için ilkini tercih ediyorum.
  2. Tea and coffee are both popular, but the former is cheaper here.
    Çay da kahve de sevilir ama burada ilki daha ucuz.

Synonyms

the first

Antonyms

the latter

Collocations

the former … the latterof the two, the formerprefer the former

Phrases 3

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