former self
definitions
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The person that someone was in the past, often implying a change in personality, character, or physical condition.en: The person that someone was in the past, often implying a change in personality, character, or physical condition.
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A previous version of one's identity or soul, often used in spiritual or reincarnation contexts.en: A previous version of one's identity or soul, often used in spiritual or reincarnation contexts.
examples
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After years of traveling, he finally felt like his former self again.
After years of traveling, he finally felt like his former self again.
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She believed her current talents were a gift from her former self in a past life.
She believed her current talents were a gift from her former self in a past life.