Latter meaning

What does “latter” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“latter” is a noun and adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the second of two or the second mentioned of two.

latter

noun

the second of two or the second mentioned of two
“Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today”
Oppositesformer

adjective

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
“in the latter case”
Oppositesformer

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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