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ex

/ɛks/ noun, prefix · British & US
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What does ex mean?

noun, prefix

A former partner in a romantic relationship, or a prefix used to indicate exclusion or former status. For example, an ex-boyfriend or an ex-president.

Example

"After the breakup, she struggled to cope with her ex."

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