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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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Old vs Ex

Old and ex can express the same idea, or not?

We say: This is my old school

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This is my ex school?

My ex girlfriend is standing over there

or

My old girlfriend is standing over there

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No, ex is used to mean 'former' and is usually used for former human relationshops such as an spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. Ex-school doesn't sound good. Also, 'my old girlfriend' would not mean 'my former girlfriend' but rather a girlfriend since long time.

— Noori

  • No, ex is used to mean 'former' and is usually used for former human relationshops such as an spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend.
  • Ex-school doesn't sound good.
  • Also, 'my old girlfriend' would not mean 'my former girlfriend' but rather a girlfriend since long time.
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No, ex is used to mean 'former' and is usually used for former human relationshops such as an spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. Ex-school doesn't sound good.

Also, 'my old girlfriend' would not mean 'my former girlfriend' but rather a girlfriend since long time.
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AnonymousOld and ex can express the same idea, or not? Yes, sometimes

We say: This is my old school OK

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This is my ex school? No, not usually

My ex-girlfriend is standing over th
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Hi Noori,

Also, 'my old girlfriend' would not mean 'my former girlfriend' but rather a girlfriend since long time.

No. 'My old girlfriend' does indeed suggest 'my former girlfriend'. It doesn't refer to the length of our relationship.

It could also, depending on the context, mean that I like to date women who are senior citizens.
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