latter

🇬🇧 UK/'lætә/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kTOEFLA2

Definitions

adj.

Referring to the second of two things or people just mentioned; nearer to the end.

后者的;较后的,后半的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
latterother
=latter

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Between the two options, the latter seems more practical and cost-effective for our needs.

  • 2.

    In the latter half of the year, sales typically increase due to holiday shopping.

  • 3.

    The former president and the latter one had very different approaches to governance.

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