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What Does Latter Mean?

Adjective

  • Referring to the second of two things or people, like in a choice between two options.
  • Closer to the end of something, like the last part of a story.
  • Something that happened not too long ago, but still in the past.

Latter — Full Explanation

The word 'latter' means the second thing when you have two things to choose from. For example, if you have apples and bananas, and you say you like the bananas more, then bananas are the 'latter'.

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Latter Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
लैटर (laiter)

laiter

अंतिम (antim)

antim

दूसरा (doosra)

doosra

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Frequently Asked Questions About Latter

What does 'latter' mean?
The word 'latter' means the second of two things or people that have been mentioned.
How do you pronounce 'latter'?
You pronounce 'latter' like this: 'lat-er'.
What is the origin of the word 'latter'?
The word 'latter' comes from the Old English word 'lætra', which means 'later' or 'the last'.
What is the meaning of 'latter' in Hindi?
The word 'latter' in Hindi is 'उत्तर' (Uttar).