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Term: the former

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to the first mentioned of two things or people

Description: The adjective "former" is used to describe the first mentioned or previously stated person or thing out of two. It highlights a distinction between the first and second mentioned entities.

Example Sentence: In the battle between good and evil, the former represents righteousness.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A previous holder of a particular position

Description: As a noun, "the former" refers to a person who held a specific position or title in the past. This term emphasizes the previous status or role of an individual.

Example Sentence: John, the former president of the club, will be giving a speech at tomorrow's event.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sense: The first mentioned of two

Description: When used as a pronoun, "the former" refers to the first mentioned of two previously discussed items or individuals. It is employed to avoid repetition and provide a concise way to refer back to the initial entity.

Example Sentence: Sarah is a talented actress, and the former is known for her versatility on stage.