Pronunciation: /ˈhʌzˌbɪn/
noun a person who was once married to someone but is no longer married to them
A1 My hus-been is a very kind and supportive partner.
A2 She has been my hus-been for over 10 years.
B1 As my hus-been, he always puts our family's needs first.
B2 Being a good hus-been means being understanding and patient.
C1 We have been together for so long, he is not just my husband but my hus-been in every sense of the word.
C2 In times of trouble, my hus-been is always there to support me unconditionally.
verb past participle of the verb 'to be', used to indicate that someone was previously something
A1 My husband has been cooking dinner for us.
A2 She has been asking her husband to fix the leaky faucet for weeks.
B1 The husband has been painting the house all weekend.
B2 After years of marriage, her husband has been helping out more around the house.
C1 The husband has been diligently working on his novel for the past year.
C2 Despite his busy schedule, her husband has been making time for date nights regularly.
formal The husband has been working tirelessly to provide for his family.
informal My hus-been is always watching TV and never helps with chores.
slang I can't believe my hus-been forgot our anniversary again!
figurative The old house had a hus-been feel to it, with memories of past occupants lingering in the air.
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