Definition of LATTER

latter

Noun

  • the second of two or the second mentioned of two
    • "Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today"

Adjective

  • Being the second of two things mentioned.
  • referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
    • "in the latter case"

Adj

  • Relating to or being the second of two items.
  • Near (or nearer) to the end.
  • In the past, but close (or closer) to the present time.

Examples

  • Of the two possible words, the LATTER option offered more points and a better hook.
  • The archaic past participle shapen is only used in misshapen, ill-shapen, and well-shapen (the latter two are much less common, though).

Origin / Etymology

From Old English lætra, comparative form of læt (“late”). Doublet of later; also, cognate with last, whose doublet is latest.

Antonyms

former

Scrabble Score: 6

latter: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
latter: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
latter: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

latter: valid Words With Friends Word