Former and Last

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Former adjective - Having been such at some previous time.

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Last is a synonym for former in previous topic. In some cases you can use "Last" instead an adjective "Former".

Nearby Word: formerly

Last adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.

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Former is a synonym for last in prior topic. Sometimes you can use "Former" instead an adjective "Last".

Nearby Word: lasted

Mooks/Red Shirt Army: Since the film is primarily told from Algren's perspective, the Imperial army are the latter in the first battle, and the former in the last.

Source: Film / The Last Samurai
The last had foreshadowing, as Yamato and Sora were dating in the last quarter of the series; the former did not.

Source: Cleaning Up Romantic Loose Ends
Despite a valiant effort by former player Alan Shearer, who managed them for the last eight games of the season, they were relegated on the last day.

Source: Useful Notes / British Footy Teams

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