latter

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 2.1 Antonyms 2.2 Related words

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Positive latter

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. The latter half, case, etc. is the second of two.

   The price of oil could reach $150 by the latter half of the decade.

   We used soap rather than shampoo even though I prefer the latter.

2. The latter part of a period of time is the part near the end.

   The Internet only became well known in the latter part of the 20th century.

[change] Antonyms

• former

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• late
• later