latter
pronunciation
How to pronounce latter in British English:
UK [ˈlætə(r)]
How to pronounce latter in American English:
US [ˈlætər]
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- Noun:
- the second of two or the second mentioned of two
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- Adjective:
- referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
Word Origin
- latter (adj.)
- Old English lætra "slower," comparative of læt "late" (see late (adj.)). Sense of "second of two" first recorded 1550s. The modern later is a formation from mid-15c.
Antonym
Example
- 1. I believe the evidence overwhelmingly supports the latter .
- 2. The former will soon discover they cannot do without the profligacy of the latter .
- 3. Employment is unambiguously higher in the latter scenario .
- 4. The latter is unique among the file sharing hosts mentioned in this article .
- 5. The latter is far more likely .