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Meanings of former in английском

испанский
primero

Referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several); I prefer the former version to the latter one"

primero

Belonging to some prior time.

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Given the latter case, the former problem is probably a good thing.
The Irish Times
2
The latter was always known as 'Little' Britain, the former 'Great' Britain.
Outposts: journeys to the surviving relics of the british empire
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Government sources said yesterday that ministers were likely to decide the latter.
The Irish Times
4
This latter view also explains part of the market reaction thus far.
BBC
5
The logical answer to the latter question seems pretty obvious: probably not.
The Guardian

(Used especially of persons) of the immediate past.

Belonging to the distant past.

Usage of former in английском
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Given the latter case, the former problem is probably a good thing.
The Irish Times
2
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and former colonial power France condemned the violence.
Reuters
3
The latter was always known as 'Little' Britain, the former 'Great' Britain.
Outposts: journeys to the surviving relics of the british empire
4
Pink Europe is finished, says Claude Allégre, a former French education minister.
The Irish Times
5
However, a former course for the kayaking competition has been left deserted.
News.com.au
6
Others among Poland's 38 million population openly challenge the former pontiff's legacy.
Reuters
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There's also R2 million per year that goes towards each former deputy.
The South African
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However, he was recently seen in Dublin by other former Goal workers.
The Irish Times
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However, also speaking in parliament, the former prime minister denied all wrongdoing.
Radio NZ
10
It means weakness, Tusk, a former Polish prime minister said in Romanian.
Reuters
11
France, the former colonial power, has special forces based in the country.
The Guardian
12
However, his government coalition remains intact, led by his former deputy Pellegrini.
Reuters
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A former government minister, he won political asylum in Britain in 2011.
Reuters
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I don't think anybody does, one former U.S. State Department official said.
Reuters
15
Speaking last week, former sports minister Richard Caborn called for radical change.
The Guardian
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However, the former Florida State kicker received another chance at the gun.
Reuters
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испанский
primero
Former through the time
Former across language varieties
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Common
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Common
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Common
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