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Ex

/ɛks/ · noun

Meaning

The name of the Latin script letter X/x..

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

Thus first C checks to see if ex and wye are equal. The resulting value of 1 or 0 (true or false) then is compared to the value of zee.
You upset cuz your friend got exed I got pissed cuz my bro got knifed
My friend has an ex who now lives abroad.
Her ex is still sending her flowers, even though she has moved on.
"It's going to be a lovely party!" said Kay. "Nevile and I, and Nevile's Ex, and some Malayan planter who's home on leave."
Two sheriff’s offices in the South are offering up a Valentine’s Day deal for those who have exes with colorful histories.
Seek so much as a kernel of advice on the internet in 2024 about conflicts in a relationship, a situationship or even an affair, and you may find yourself inundated with recommendations to "stand on business." A Hinge match asks to reschedule your first date with 30 minutes' notice? Stand on business. Your ex continues to hit you up months after the breakup? Stand on business.
When between the station and the junction I was looking to the rear of the train on the near side, thinking it possible that we might receive a signal from the guard to shunt at Swindon junction to allow the 2.27 a.m. fast train ex Derby to pass, but the guard did not give any signal

Synonyms for ex

annihilatebagbaptizebereave of lifeblightbring downbump offburycackcompromised to a permanent endcroakcrushdashdeactivatedeaddemolishdestroydispatchdispose ofdodo industeliminateenderadicateexexterminatefinishfinish offflatten

Antonyms for ex

Related Words

exwifeex-husbandpasttipplibrisofficiovotoex-partnerex-spouseex-wifeex-boyfriendex-girlfriendold flameconcombatantsedenlatepostvetappointed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ex mean?

Ex means The name of the Latin script letter X/x..

What is a synonym for ex?

Common synonyms include annihilate, bag, baptize, bereave of life.

What is the opposite of ex?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use ex in a sentence?

Thus first C checks to see if ex and wye are equal. The resulting value of 1 or 0 (true or false) then is compared to the value of zee.

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