Meaning of 'latter'
Meaning of 'latter' (Webster Dictionary)
Meaning of 'latter' (Princeton's WordNet)
Meaning (1):
- the second of two or the second mentioned of two
- the second of two or the second mentioned of two
Example in sentence:
- Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today
Meaning (2):
- referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
- referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
Example in sentence:
- in the latter case
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