latter

[US]/ˈlætə(r)/
[UK]/ˈlætər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. the second of two things mentioned; closer to the end; more recent; situated or occurring nearer to the end of something

Phrases & Collocations

latter half

latter end

Example Sentences

the former and the latter

the latter part of the book

the latter option is more expensive

focus on the latter part of the presentation

the latter half of the year

choose between the former and the latter

the latter stages of the project

the latter part of the day

consider the latter possibility

the latter half of the century

Real-world Examples

Use the latter not the former.

Source: Intermediate Daily Grammar

[C] It fell short of the latter's expectations.

Source: Past years' graduate entrance exam English reading true questions.

It seems like it might actually be the latter.

Source: Simple Psychology

And I think my gut feel is probably the latter.

Source: VOA Standard English_Life

I happen to believe the latter. See you on Wednesday.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

He was desperately afraid that they would do the latter.

Source: American Elementary School English 6

Obviously, the answer is the latter.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

In fact, it was the latter.

Source: A Brief History of Everything

With Valentine, he was the latter.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

Choosing the latter, they lost twice, in both language and politics.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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