Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: latter
IPA transcription: [l'ætɚ]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: latter(a)
    Meaning: referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several); "in the latter case"
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: latter
    Meaning: the second of two or the second mentioned of two; "Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today"
Usage examples
  • Among the latter was Drouet.
  • This latter I felt--not saw.
  • The latter listened a moment.
  • We decided on the latter course.
  • "Take him below!" the latter ordered.
  • The latter walked on; the former came in.
  • All Anne's wishes had been for the latter.
  • I got my feet very wet crossing the latter.
  • The latter was thinking only of his breakfast.
  • He had no thoughts of keeping the latter in view.