Examples of “former” in a Sentence

adj Existing or happening before now; previous.

• The former president gave a speech at the ceremony.
• She reconnected with a former classmate online.
• The building is a former factory that now houses small shops.

adj Referring to the first of two things just mentioned.

• Given a choice of train or coach, I prefer the former for long journeys.
• Of the two plans, the former is far cheaper.
• Tea or coffee? I think the former suits this weather better.