Definition of LATTER

latter

Meanings

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

  • 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.

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

Words With Friends Score: 7

latter is a valid Words With Friends word