latter
/ˈlætər/
noun
- The second of two things or people just mentioned.
- Of the two options, the latter is cheaper.
- Both plans have problems, but the latter seems more realistic.
- The first speaker was boring; the latter kept everyone awake.
adjective
- Being the second of two things or people mentioned.
- He had two jobs: one in a bank and one in a school. He preferred the latter.
- I offered tea or coffee, and she chose the latter.
- Between the two movies, the latter was much more exciting.
- Near or toward the end of something, such as a period of time or a process.
- The weather improved in the latter days of our vacation.
- The latter part of the book is full of surprises.
- She spent the latter half of her career as a teacher.
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