former
Definitions
Noun
- The first of two or the first mentioned of two
Adjective
- Referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
Fragment
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Consonant Match
As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "former".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | former | 2 | 131 |
| 2 | formerly | 3 | 28 |
| 3 | performers | 3 | 13 |
| 4 | performer | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | reformer | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | reformers | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | transformers | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | transformer | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | antireformer | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | antireformers | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | informer | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | informers | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | outperformer | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | outperformers | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | performers' | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | reformers' | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | underperformer | 5 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "former".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "former".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | formed | 1 | 76 |
| 2 | formerly | 3 | 28 |
| 3 | farmer | 2 | 23 |
| 4 | performer | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | firmer | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | reformer | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | reformers | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | framer | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | informer | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | fromer | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | forrer | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | forner | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | forker | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | forger | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | forero | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | folmer | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | florer | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | dormer | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | orme | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | omer | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "former" in a sentence.
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "former" in a sentence.
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "former" in the same piece of text.
Results:
Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 17
Sound Alikes: 13
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 3
Words that Precede: 4
Statistically Associated: 17
Consonant Matches: 3
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Grads on parade: North Pitt joins graduation tradition as seniors visit former schools
May 21, 2026 reflector.com
May 21, 2026 reflector.com
Former Cuban president Raúl Castro indicted in U.S. on murder, conspiracy charges
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May 21, 2026 The Washington Post
Former Officer Facing Criminal Charges, Investigators Seek Additional Information
May 19, 2026 Colorado First Judicial District Attorney's Office
May 19, 2026 Colorado First Judicial District Attorney's Office
Former prosecutor emailed herself the unreleased Jack Smith report, DOJ alleges
May 21, 2026 NBC News
May 21, 2026 NBC News
Justice Dept. Charges Raúl Castro as Trump Escalates Pressure Campaign Against Cuba
May 20, 2026 The New York Times
May 20, 2026 The New York Times