Latter (Adjective)
Meaning
Referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several); "in the latter case".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She compared the merits of traditional and online education, and in the latter case, she found greater flexibility.
- The former quarterback retired, while the latter one continued to play in the league.
- He applied to two graduate programs, hoping to secure admission to either, though his heart was set on the latter.
- Jen's parents belonged to two different generations; her mother was from the former, while her father belonged to the latter.
- During his two marriages, he was rich in the former and poor in the latter.