ex
word
/ˈɛks/
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/ˈɛks/
eks
Definition
An ex is a person you used to have a romantic relationship with, such as a former boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife. It is an informal short form of 'ex-partner', 'ex-boyfriend', 'ex-wife', and similar expressions.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in informal speech. Usually refers to romantic relationships, not just any former role. Often appears in phrases like 'my ex', 'an ex of mine', or 'stay friends with your ex'. It can sound emotionally loaded depending on context.
Spanish: ex - exparejaPortuguese (BR): ex - ex-parceiro(a)Portuguese (PT): ex - ex-companheiro(a)Chinese (Simplified): 前任 - 前夫 - 前妻Chinese (Traditional): 前任 - 前夫 - 前妻Hindi: पूर्व साथी - पूर्व प्रेमी/प्रेमिका - भूतपूर्व पति/पत्नीArabic: حبيب/شريك سابق - زوج/زوجة سابق/ةBengali: এক্স - পুরোনো প্রেমিক/প্রেমিকা (বয়ফ্রেন্ড/গার্লফ্রেন্ড) - সাবেক স্ত্রী/স্বামীRussian: бывший - бывшаяJapanese: 元恋人 - 元カレ (元彼氏) - 元カノ (元彼女)Vietnamese: người yêu cũ - bạn trai cũ - bạn gái cũKorean: 전 애인 - 전 남자친구 - 전 여자친구Turkish: eski sevgili - eski eşUrdu: سابقہ (محبوب/محبوبہ/شوہر/بیوی)Indonesian: mantan - mantan pacar - mantan istri - mantan suami
Example Sentences
My ex lives in another city now.
basic
She saw her ex at the supermarket.
basic
I don't talk to my ex anymore.
basic
Things got weird when my ex showed up at the party.
natural
He's still not over his ex, and it's obvious.
natural
Would you ever get back together with an ex?
natural