ex
pronunciation
How to pronounce ex in British English:
UK [eks]
How to pronounce ex in American English:
US [ɛks,eks]
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- Noun:
- a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
- a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife
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- Adjective:
- out of fashion
Word Origin
- ex (n.)
- 1827, originally short for ex-Catholic; see ex-. Since 1929 as abbreviation for ex-wife, ex-husband, etc. Also used in some commercial compound words for "from, out of."
Example
- 1. You have seven evil ex boyfriends ?
- 2. Working with your ex is a situation no one wants to face .
- 3. Do you think his ex was right ?
- 4. Am I punishing this guy for my ex 's behaviour ?
- 5. My ex went to rehab and got healthy .