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Latter

see synonyms of latter

Noun

1. latter

the second of two or the second mentioned of two

Example Sentences:
'Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today'

Adjective

2. latter

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

Example Sentences:
'in the latter case'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Latter

see synonyms of latter
adjective (prenominal)
1. 
a. 
denoting the second or second mentioned of two: distinguished from former
b. 
(as noun; functioning as sing or plural)
the latter is not important
2. 
near or nearer the end
the latter part of a film
3. 
more advanced in time or sequence; later

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Latter

see synonyms of latter
adjective
1.  alt. compar. of
late
2. 
a. 
later; more recent
b. 
nearer the end or close
the latter part of May
3. 
last mentioned of two
often used absolutely (with the)
Jack and Bill are twins, but the latter is shorter than the former
see also former1

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Latter

see synonyms of latter
adj.
1. Being the second of two persons or things mentioned: Regarding captain and major, the latter rank is higher.
2. Near or nearer to the end: the latter part of the book.
3. Further advanced in time or sequence; later: a style that has been revived in latter times.
n.
The second of two persons or things mentioned.

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