ex-boyfriend
gb/ˈɛks bˈɔɪfɹˌɛnd/ us/ˈɛks bˈɔɪfɹˌɛnd/
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former male romantic partner
A man who used to be your boyfriend but is not anymore.
Examples
- She ran into her ex-boyfriend at the supermarket.
- His ex-boyfriend still calls him sometimes.
Grammar
Dictionary form
ex-boyfriend
IPA
GB/ˈɛks bˈɔɪfɹˌɛnd/
US/ˈɛks bˈɔɪfɹˌɛnd/
Syllables & stress
ex - boy - friend (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ex)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: ex-boyfriend
- Plural: ex-boyfriends
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