Latter

Quick meaning: Latter is an adjective meaning Relating to or being the second of two items.

Meaning

Relating to or being the second of two items.

More Meanings

1. Near (or nearer) to the end.
2. In the past, but close (or closer) to the present time.

Example Sentences

the latter part of the century

In his latter years my dad became very absent-minded.

the difference between reason and revelation, and in what sense the latter is superior

Hath not navigation discovered in these latter ages, whole nations at the bay of Soldania […]?

Synonyms for latter

Depending on context, synonyms include later, last.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include later, last, late, last mentioned, second, secondly.

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