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ex colleague vs former colleague

Both 'ex colleague' and 'former colleague' are correct, but 'former colleague' is more commonly used in English. 'Ex colleague' may be used informally or in casual conversation, but 'former colleague' is the more appropriate and formal term.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 1001 views

ex colleague

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in formal contexts.

This phrase can be used informally or in casual conversation to refer to someone who used to work with you.
  • <old, former, and ex- > colleague · "Older" Colleague ? Our colleague denies both his having belonged to this society [perfect participle ('gerund')] · Our <good > ...
  • Feb 17, 2016 ... Can I tell my ex-colleague about job offers at my new company after signing an anti-solicitation clause. up vote 2 down vote favorite. When I ...
  • Mar 7, 2016 ... My dad (55) is hanging out with an ex colleague (22, female) in a mall. ... A Friend (Flatmate, ex-colleague) of mine borrowed my shirt (took ...
  • Dec 7, 2015 ... Ex-colleague: San Bernardino killer "didn't want to be in the U.S.". Comment; Share; Tweet; Stumble; Email. Few people who knew the San ...

Alternatives:

  • former colleague
  • previous colleague
  • past colleague
  • prior colleague
  • previous coworker

former colleague

This phrase is the more commonly used and appropriate term in English.

This phrase is the formal and more widely accepted way to refer to someone who used to work with you.
  • A former colleague used to sit at this desk · as your colleague states · associate/ colleague · collaborator/colleague · colleague of Bruce v. colleague of Bruce's
  • Home (Former colleague). Career. What is what? Everything you always wanted to know. Home » Career » Former colleague. Topic The ... Former colleague.
  • Cowboy up! Lawmakers host memorial for former colleague. Mary Jo Pitzl, The Republic | azcentral.com 8:17 p.m. MST March 25, 2016 ...
  • Former colleague of FlyDubai captain tells of clues to crash. Nick Webster. March 22, 2016 Updated: March 22, 2016 11:31 PM. Related. Tributes to FlyDubai ...

Alternatives:

  • ex colleague
  • previous colleague
  • past colleague
  • prior colleague
  • previous coworker

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