former name
former name
a name used before
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former name with Russian translation
former name usage examples
Её прежнее имя всё ещё указано в договоре аренды.
Her former name is still on the lease.
Я нашёл его прежнее имя в архиве.
I found his former name in the archive.
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former name belongs to the topic "Identity and Personal Details". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
former name synonyms
What's the difference between former name / previous name / old name / maiden name / birth name
the same meaning as the headword; a name used before
Her former name was Sarah Brown.
very close to "former name", but sounds a little more general and less fixed
Please enter your previous name if it has changed.
a more informal way to say a name used before; can sound less precise
Do you remember his old name?
the surname a woman used before marriage, not just any former name
Her maiden name was Carter.
the name given at birth, especially if later changed
She uses a different surname, but her birth name is Lee.
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How to pronounce former name and what this word means
former name means former name. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce former name
/ˈfɔːmə neɪm/
former name translation
former name
former name examples
Her former name is still on the lease.
former name transcription
/ˈfɔːmə neɪm/, /ˈfɔːrmər neɪm/
Questions about this word
former name meaning: what does it mean?
a name used before
former name pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
former name is pronounced as /ˈfɔːmə neɪm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
former name definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her former name is still on the lease. Translation: Её прежнее имя всё ещё указано в договоре аренды.
Is former name part of Identity and Personal Details vocabulary?
Yes, former name can be learned in the Identity and Personal Details topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is former name part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, former name can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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