Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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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.