latter

The word “latter” has 2 syllables: lat-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈlæt.ɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for latter?

In the thesaurus, “latter” has 40 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for latter along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for latter

bottommost
closing
concluding
conclusive
consequent
crowning
decisive
definitive
endmost
ensuing
eventual
extreme
farthermost
farthest
final
following
furthermost
furthest
hindmost
lag
last
last-mentioned
later
latest
lowermost
lowest
modern
nethermost
outermost
outmost
penultimate
rearmost
recent
remotest
second
succeeding
terminal
terminating
ultimate
utmost

Antonyms for latter

beginning
earliest
eminent
first
foremost
former
headmost
inaugural
initial
introductory
leadoff
maiden
opening
original
pioneer
preceding
premier
primary
starting
superior

Meanings of latter

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

Example Sentences

Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter for its stronger flavor.
The first proposal focused on cost, while the latter emphasized sustainability.
Both novels are excellent, but the latter has a more compelling storyline.
She offered two solutions and decided to pursue the latter after careful consideration.
The latter half of the year was marked by significant economic growth.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to latter, such as: beginning, bottommost, closing, concluding, conclusive, consequent, crowning.

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