Pronunciation: /ɛks/
noun a former partner in a romantic relationship
A1 My ex-boyfriend still texts me sometimes.
A2 She is meeting her ex-husband for dinner tonight.
B1 I ran into my ex-girlfriend at the grocery store.
B2 His ex-wife is moving to a different city.
C1 The ex-president made a public statement about the current political situation.
C2 The ex-CEO of the company was involved in a major scandal.
adverb used to indicate a former status or position
A1 I used to play soccer with my ex-boyfriend.
A2 She still has feelings for her ex-husband.
B1 I am meeting my ex-colleague for lunch tomorrow.
B2 Despite their breakup, they remain on good terms as ex-partners.
C1 The ex-president of the company was known for his innovative strategies.
C2 The ex-convict turned his life around and became a successful entrepreneur.
formal The company decided to hire an external consultant to handle the project.
informal I heard they brought in an ex-employee to help out with the event.
slang She's dating her ex again, can you believe it?
figurative Letting go of past grudges is like releasing an ex from your emotional baggage.
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