Cool MateMeaning of Latter
used to refer to the second of two things or people mentioned
In simple words: The second thing mentioned in a list.
Latter in a sentence
- He chose the latter option.
- The latter point is the most important.
- the latter half of the year
- during the latter stages of the tournament
- The latter half of the twentieth century saw huge growth in air travel.
- In latter years, the population has grown a lot here.
How to use Latter
Use 'latter' when comparing two things. It is more formal than simply saying 'the second one'. Avoid using it when you are talking about more than two items.
Grammar pattern
the + latter
Memory hint
Think of 'latter' as 'later'; it refers to the second in line.
Related words
Collocations with Latter
- the latter part
- the former and the latter
- the latter half
Synonyms for Latter
Opposites of Latter
Common mistakes with Latter
- Using 'latter' for more than two items.
- Confusing with 'former', which refers to the first item.
Latter appears in
Latter in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الأخير
الشيء الثاني المذكور في قائمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শেষোক্ত
তালিকার দ্বিতীয় জিনিসটি।
- GermanDeutsch
Letzterer
Das zweite Ding, das in einer Liste genannt wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Último
Lo segundo que se menciona en una lista.
- Persianفارسی
دومی
دومین چیزی که در یک لیست ذکر شده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Dernier
La deuxième chose mentionnée dans une liste.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बाद वाला, दूसरा
सूची में बताई गई दूसरी चीज़।
- ItalianItaliano
Ultimo, secondo
La seconda cosa menzionata in un elenco.
- PortuguesePortuguês
O último
A segunda coisa mencionada numa lista.
- RussianРусский
Последний
Второе, упомянутое в списке.
- Urduاردو
متاخر، دوم الذکر
ذکر کردہ فہرست میں دوسری چیز۔
- Chinese中文
后者, 后者
前面提到的两件事或两个人中的第二件。
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Frequently asked questions about Latter
What does Latter mean?
The second thing mentioned in a list.
What is the definition of Latter?
used to refer to the second of two things or people mentioned
How do you use Latter in a sentence?
He chose the latter option.
Can you give another example of Latter?
The latter point is the most important.
What are synonyms for Latter?
Common alternatives include second, subsequent, last.
What is the opposite of Latter?
Opposite meanings include former.
What words go with Latter?
It commonly pairs with the latter part, the former and the latter, the latter half.
What are common mistakes when using Latter?
Using 'latter' for more than two items. Confusing with 'former', which refers to the first item.
How do you pronounce Latter?
US: /["/ˈlætər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlætə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Latter?
Use 'latter' when comparing two things. It is more formal than simply saying 'the second one'. Avoid using it when you are talking about more than two items.
What CEFR level is Latter?
"Latter" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.