adjective
- being the second of two things mentioned; nearer to the end
- occurring or situated nearer to the end of something
noun
- the second of two things mentioned
Usage: used with ‘the’
Examples
- I prefer tea to coffee, but the latter keeps me more alert.
- Between studying and sleeping, I chose the latter option.
- The latter part of the movie was more exciting.
- In his latter years, he became more philosophical.
- She offered me cake or pie, and I selected the latter.
- The latter half of the semester is always busier.
- Of the two proposals, the latter seems more practical.