Synonyms for latter
ˈlæt ərlat·ter

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1. latteradjective

   Antonyms:
   aforementioned, former, aforesaid

2. latteradjective

   Antonyms:
   aforesaid, former, aforementioned

3. latteradjective

   Antonyms:
   former, aforesaid, aforementioned

4. latteradjective

   Antonyms:
   aforesaid, former, aforementioned

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. latter

   Synonyms:
   after, concluding, consequent, following, hind, hinder, hindmost, later, posterior, subsequent, succeeding

   Antonyms:
   antecedent, anterior, earlier, foregoing, former, forward, front, introductory, precedent, preceding, preliminary, previous, prior

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1. latteradjective

   the second of two or the second mentioned of two

   "Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today"

   Antonyms:
   former

2. latter(a)adjective

   referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

   "in the latter case"

   Antonyms:
   former

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. latteradjective

   Synonyms:
   last mentioned (of two)

2. latteradjective

   Synonyms:
   recent, modern

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "latter":

   last, latest, second, past, recent, final, ultimate, later, iast

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1. Societe Generale strategist Kit Juckes:

   There could still be more layoffs to come, but when [ the Bank of England ] weighs risks to the jobs market against the upward trend in inflation, the latter will surely win.

2. Chilo:

   Prefer loss to the wealth of dishonest gain; the former vexes you for a time; the latter will bring you lasting remorse.

3. Jonathan Scott -LRB- R -RRB-:

   I honestly look for the good in all people and whether you believe in God or you believe in your country or you believe in family, they all have one thing in common in that they stand for something greater than themselves. I see all of your negative comments, the hateful comments you post and it gives me that pit in the bottom of my stomach because I’m posting something good and positive and, at the end of the day, I just want to spark conversation, but, I can’t think of what could possibly be more important than basic human kindness. I feel like you reach a crossroad when you want to stand up and voice your opinion. You can either stand up and say something constructive, or stand up and say something destructive. And, lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of the latter.

4. David Kopel:

   The Panthers' arms-carrying was often intended to be intimidating, that's one difference between the Panthers and modern open-carry activists. The latter are attempting to convey the message that they are harmless and peaceful.

5. Charles Caleb Colton:

   There are two modes of establishing our reputation to be praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the former, because it will invariably be accompanied by the latter.