ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ex

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɛks/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ex is a noun meaning The name of the Latin script letter X/x.

Meaning

The name of the Latin script letter X/x.

More Meanings

  1. To delete; to cross out.
  2. (colloquial) A former partner or spouse; an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife, or ex-husband.
  3. Ex-, former, previously but no longer.
  4. Ex-, former, previously but no longer. My algebra II teacher's dad is an ex PE teacher at the same school.
  5. (rail transport, of a train) the place the train originated from or called at prior to the present location.
  6. (Singapore, colloquial) expensive, dear
  7. (slang) To extinguish the life of.

Example Sentences

My friend has an ex who now lives abroad.
Her ex is still sending her flowers, even though she has moved on.
You upset cuz your friend got exed I got pissed cuz my bro got knifed
Two sheriff’s offices in the South are offering up a Valentine’s Day deal for those who have exes with colorful histories.

Synonyms for ex

Depending on context, synonyms include annihilate, bag, baptize, blight, bump off, bury.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include exwife, ex-husband, past, ex-partner, ex-spouse, ex-wife.

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