[{"Bold_text": "adjective", "List Items": ["preceding in time; prior or earlier:The first contestants were eliminated during a former stage in the proceedings.", "past, long past, or ancient:In former times, willow was consumed for pain.", "preceding in order; being the first of two:Our former manufacturing process was too costly.Synonyms: antecedent , foregoing", "being the first mentioned of two ( latter ):The former suggestion was preferred to the latter one.", "having once, or previously, been; erstwhile:Every former president receives a lifelong security detail.Synonyms: ex- ex-, past"]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["the for·mer,the first mentioned of two ( the latter the latter):There are still economy and business class tickets available, but be sure to book the former if you're on a budget."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a person or thing that forms formsor serves to form .", "a pupil in a particular form or grade, especially in a British secondary school:fifth formers."]}]