latter meaning
latter :
second, last
adjective
▪ In the latter part of the day, we rest.
▪ In the last part of the day, we rest.
▪ The latter option is better.
▪ The second choice is better.
paraphrasing
▪ final – last
▪ subsequent – following
▪ concluding – ending
▪ second – next
latter :
second one, last one
noun
▪ Of the two books, I prefer the latter.
▪ Of the two books, I like the second one.
▪ The latter is more expensive.
▪ The second one costs more.
paraphrasing
▪ second – next one
▪ last – final one
▪ subsequent – following one
▪ final – ending one
Pronunciation
latter [ˈlæt.ər]
The stress is on 'lat' and sounds like 'lat-er'.
Common phrases and grammar about latter
latter - Common meaning
adjective
second, last
noun
second one, last one
Part of Speech Changes for "latter"
▪ later (adverb) – at a future time
▪ latest (adjective) – most recent
Common Expressions with "latter"
▪ the latter half – the second half
▪ the latter stages – the final stages
▪ latter days – later days
▪ latter option – second choice
Important examples of latter in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, latter is often used to refer to the second of two options.
Example of a confusing word: later (after some time)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Latter is used as an adjective or noun to differentiate between two items, often appearing in grammar questions.
latter
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
the former and the latter
used to distinguish between two previously mentioned items.
latter-day
refers to modern or recent times in comparison to the past.
Differences between similar words and latter
latter
,
last
differences
Latter refers to the second of two items, while last refers to the final item in a series.
latter
,
second
differences
Latter is used to refer to the second of two items mentioned, while second is used to denote the position in a sequence.
Words with the same origin as latter
The origin of latter
The word 'latter' comes from the Old English 'lætra', which means 'slower' or 'later'.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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