Ex - translation, pronunciation and examples
ex
former partner
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ex usage examples
She ran into her ex at the station and kept the conversation polite .
Talking about an ex can bring up old feelings, so they avoided the topic .
Similar words
A neutral, general term for a former romantic partner.
A general adjective meaning 'previous' or 'earlier' — used for roles, titles, and relationships, not just romantic.
Specifies a former male romantic partner (boyfriend), implying dating rather than marriage.
Specifies a former female romantic partner (girlfriend), usually implying dating rather than marriage.
Refers specifically to a man who was previously married to someone (implies divorce or legal end of marriage).
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ex synonyms
What's the difference between ex / former / ex-boyfriend / ex-girlfriend / ex-husband / ex-wife
A neutral, general term for a former romantic partner.
I ran into my ex at the grocery store.
Я столкнулся с моей бывшей в магазине.
A general adjective meaning 'previous' or 'earlier' — used for roles, titles, and relationships, not just romantic.
She spoke with her former boss about the reference.
Она поговорила со своим бывшим начальником по поводу рекомендательного письма.
Specifies a former male romantic partner (boyfriend), implying dating rather than marriage.
Her ex-boyfriend called asking for the photos.
Её бывший парень позвонил с просьбой прислать фотографии.
Specifies a former female romantic partner (girlfriend), usually implying dating rather than marriage.
He bumped into his ex-girlfriend at university.
Он случайно встретил свою бывшую девушку в университете.
Refers specifically to a man who was previously married to someone (implies divorce or legal end of marriage).
Her ex-husband lives in another city now.
Её бывший муж теперь живёт в другом городе.
Refers specifically to a woman who was previously married to someone (implies divorce).
His ex-wife kept the house after the divorce.
Его бывшая жена оставила дом после развода.
A formal term for someone who was previously married to you; often used in legal or official contexts.
Please list your former spouse on the application form.
Пожалуйста, укажите вашего бывшего супруга в заявлении.
Suggests a past romantic and often sexual relationship; more intimate connotation than a neutral 'ex'.
She ran into an ex-lover at the reunion and felt awkward.
Она встретила своего бывшего любовника на встрече выпускников и почувствовала неловкость.
A somewhat poetic/nostalgic expression for a former romantic partner; emphasizes past feelings or history.
He bumped into an old flame and they reminisced about the past.
Он случайно встретил свою старую любовь, и они вспоминали прошлое.
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How to pronounce ex and what this word means
ex translation: бывший / бывшая. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ex
/ˈɛks/
ex translation
бывший / бывшая
ex examples
She ran into her ex at the station and kept the conversation polite .
ex transcription
/ˈɛks/, /ən ˈɛks/
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ex meaning: what does it mean?
former partner
ex pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ex is pronounced as /ˈɛks/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ex definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She ran into her ex at the station and kept the conversation polite . Translation: Она столкнулась со своим бывшим на станции и вела разговор вежливо.
Is ex part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, ex (бывший / бывшая) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ex part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, ex (бывший / бывшая) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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