latter Antonyms
Meaning of latter
latter (n)
the second of two or the second mentioned of two
latter (a)
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
latter (a.)
Later; more recent; coming or happening after something else; -- opposed to former; as, the former and latter rain.
Of two things, the one mentioned second.
Recent; modern.
Last; latest; final.
latter Sentence Examples
- I preferred the latter option because it seemed more feasible to me.
- We were given a choice between two dresses, and I chose the latter one.
- The latter part of the book was more intense and kept me on the edge of my seat.
- The company decided to discontinue the production of the latter model due to low sales.
- The professor announced that the latter half of the lecture would cover more advanced concepts.
- I prefer the latter restaurant because it has a more diverse menu.
- The latter team scored a goal in the final minutes, securing their victory.
- The scientist conducted several experiments, with the latter ones yielding more promising results.
- The author's latter works displayed a significant shift in style and perspective.
- In the latter part of the day, the weather turned cloudy and gloomy.
FAQs About the word latter
the second of two or the second mentioned of two, referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)Later; more rec
last, concluding, closing, final,latest, lag, following,lowest, terminal, penultimate
primary, original,first, beginning, initial, opening, first, pioneer, original, earliest
I preferred the latter option because it seemed more feasible to me.
We were given a choice between two dresses, and I chose the latter one.
The latter part of the book was more intense and kept me on the edge of my seat.
The company decided to discontinue the production of the latter model due to low sales.
