The difference between Former and Modern
When used as nouns, former means someone who forms something, whereas modern means someone who lives in modern times.
When used as adjectives, former means previous, whereas modern means pertaining to a current or recent time and style.
check bellow for the other definitions of Former and Modern
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Former as an adjective:
Previous.
Examples:
"A former president;  the former East Germany"
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Former as an adjective:
First of aforementioned two items. Used with , often without a noun.
Examples:
"The former is a good idea but the latter is not."
"I drive two vehicles, a Chevy Camaro and an AMC Gremlin. I won the former on a game show."
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Former as a noun:
Someone who forms something; a maker; a creator or founder.
Examples:
"Dave was the former of the company."
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Former as a noun:
An object used to form something, such as a template, gauge, or cutting die.
Examples:
"The brick arch was built using a wooden former."
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Former as a noun (chiefly, British, used in combinations):
Someone in, or of, a certain form (class).
Examples:
"Fifth-former."
"Sixth-former."
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Modern as an adjective:
Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
Examples:
"Our online interactive game is a modern approach nowrap to teaching about gum disease.  nowrap Although it was built in the 1600s, the building still has nowrap a very modern look."
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Modern as an adjective (history):
Pertaining to the modern period (c.1800 to contemporary times), particularly in academic historiography.
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Modern as a noun:
Someone who lives in modern times.
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Modern as a noun:
The modern time.