Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
latter
adjective
/ˈlætər/
Definition
The second of two things or people that have just been mentioned.
Examples
- In the choice between a cat and a dog, I prefer the latter.
- She finished reading the first book quickly, but the latter took her much longer to complete.
Meaning
Refers to the one that comes after the first in a list or in comparison.
Synonyms
- second
- subsequent
- last
