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- pronunciation:
- lae
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| definition 1: |
the second of two mentioned.
I like the taste of both red wine and white wine, but the latter makes me sleepy.Now that I've heard both of them again, I'm sure I prefer the latter song to the former.- antonyms:
- former
- similar words:
- last, second
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| definition 2: |
more advanced in time or sequence.
Latter fashions in the 19th century included a cinched waist.The latter chapters of the text deal with prevention of disease.- antonyms:
- former, initial, previous
- similar words:
- advanced, later
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| definition 3: |
in the later portion or toward the end.
He became well-known as a painter in the latter part of his life.- synonyms:
- later
- antonyms:
- early
- similar words:
- advanced, final
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