ex

[US]/eks/
[UK]/ɛks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. former spouse or partner; former boyfriend or girlfriend.

Phrases & Collocations

ex-boyfriend

ex-girlfriend

ex-husband

ex-wife

ex-employee

ex-president

ex-convict

experienced

examination

example

ex vivo

ex post

ex officio

ex situ

ex ante

ex post facto

ex factory

ex gratia

Example Sentences

My ex-boyfriend called me yesterday.

She is still friends with her ex-husband.

He is my ex-colleague from the previous job.

I need to return my ex-roommate's books.

Her ex-girlfriend moved to a different city.

He is my ex-business partner.

I used to visit my ex-neighbor every weekend.

She is my ex-best friend from high school.

My ex-boss recommended me for the new job.

He is my ex-boyfriend's brother.

Real-world Examples

You know they are a1l my exes.

Source: Discussing American culture.

You brought your ex to our family cabin?

Source: Our Day This Season 1

The only thing hotter than you, is my ex-girlfriend!

Source: Listening Digest

Wait. Uh, I-I thought you were her ex.

Source: Modern Family - Season 04

And I spent months tracking down an ex-employee, Christopher Wiley.

Source: TED 2019 Annual Conference (Bilingual)

Does it ever get weird working with your ex?

Source: A Small Story, A Great Documentary

You guys, Joey just saw Janice kissing her ex-husband.

Source: Friends Season 3

Some blame communities of far-leftists who are mostly ex-squatters.

Source: The Economist - International

She actually makes me miss that pill-popping ex-wife of his.

Source: Friends Season 9

There's nothing wrong with a man telephoning his ex-wife.

Source: Go blank axis version

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