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Meaning of the word latter in English

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latter

US /ˈlæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈlæt̬.ɚ/
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Adjective

1.

referring to the second of two things or people mentioned

Example:
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Of the two options, I prefer the latter.
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He presented two arguments, and the latter was more convincing.
Synonym:
former
2.

occurring or situated nearer to the end of something than to the beginning

Example:
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The latter half of the year was very busy.
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In the latter stages of the disease, symptoms worsen.
Synonym:
earlierformer
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