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Antonyms for latter

Grammar : Adj
Spell : lat-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlæt ər

Definition of latter

Origin :
  • Old English lætra "slower," comparative of læt "late" (see late (adj.)). Sense of "second of two" first recorded 1550s. The modern later is a formation from mid-15c.
  • adj latest, concluding
Example sentences :
  • Philippe had turned with evident distress toward the latter.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • What if the latter should light on some of his various hiding places for money?
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • To the disgust of the latter, Robert actually had the presumption to walk home with Hester.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • They reached the office of Fouts, in the, latter street, just as the Exchange had closed.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The latter was equally plausible; but, if it came, would it not be preferable to the other?
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The latter had been blown down; we, however, re-erected it firmly again.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • The latter was cruelly polite and attentive in his demeanour.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • The latter realized that in her present state Evelyn could not be comforted.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • The former is engaged in commerce and the latter is the popular member for Leeds.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The latter was as evolutionary and as revolutionary as the Home Rule Bill.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Synonyms for latter

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