latter

Definition

  • adjective: coming or happening near the end of a process, activity, series, life, etc.
  • adjective: belonging to a subsequent time or period
  • synonyms: later, recent, modern

Examples

  • He has cars and trucks, and even though the former are easier to drive, 'the latter' are more useful.

  • He seems to think he's some sort of 'latter-day' Moses who will lead us out of bondage.

  • The President—or, if 'the latter' is too busy, the Vice President—will see you shortly.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'll do my best. Thank you. I have a dinner jacket. There are dinner jackets and dinner jackets. This is the latter. And I need you looking like a man who belongs at that table. How...? It's tailored. I sized you up the moment we met. (..)
    2006 Casino Royale