Former
Former adjective - Having been such at some previous time.
Usage example: the coach is a former professional baseball player
Onetime is a synonym for former in precede topic. In some cases you can use "Onetime" instead the word "Former" as an adjective or a noun. popular alternative
Nearby Word: formerly
Onetime
Onetime adjective - Having been such at some previous time.
Usage example: the onetime English teacher now works for a newspaper
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The Missus and the Ex: Clara, the Doctor's current companion (and, it is implied heavily, most recently in the "She Said, He Said", someone he has fallen for) meets and works alongside River Song, the Doctor's former companion and onetime wife.
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