Latter — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈla-tər/ lat·ter

Meaning & Definition of Latter

Latter (adjective)

  1. belonging to a subsequent time or period, more recent
  2. of or relating to the end
  3. recent, present

Latter (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. following all others of the same kind in order or time

    "the multiplex was showing a comedy and a horror film, and we decided that the latter would be more fun to watch"

    similar: bottommost, closing, concluding, final, hindmost, lag, last, latest, rearmost, terminal, terminating, ultimate
    related: consequent, ensuing, eventual, following, succeeding, conclusive, crowning, decisive, definitive, farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, remotest, lowermost, lowest, nethermost, endmost, extreme, outermost, outmost, utmost, penultimate
    opposite: beginning, earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff, maiden, opening, original, pioneer, primary, starting
    near: eminent, premier, superior

Related Entry: Latter-day (adjective)

Latter-day is a different word from Latter. The synonyms below are for latter-day, not for latter.

  1. as in recent

    similar: recent, futuristic, high-tech, modernized, updated, last, latest, fashionable, happening, in, modish, nouvelle, now, stylish, contemporary, current, designer, hot, mod, modern, modernistic, new, new age, newfangled, new-fashioned, present-day, red-hot, space-age, state-of-the-art, ultramodern, up-to-date, up-to-the-minute
    opposite: antiquated, archaic, dated, fusty, musty, oldfangled, old-fashioned, old-time, out-of-date, passé, anachronistic, aged, age-old, ancient, antediluvian, hoary, old, venerable, bygone, former, late, olden, past, antique, historic, historical, retro, retrograde, kaput, obsolete, outmoded, outworn, unmodernized, old-world, discarded, disused, moth-eaten, forgotten, remote, ageless, dateless, timeless

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Latter

The most common words with a similar meaning to Latter:

bottommost, closing, concluding, final, hindmost, lag, last, latest, rearmost, terminal, terminating, ultimate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Latter

Words with the opposite meaning of Latter:

beginning, earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff, maiden, opening, original, pioneer, primary, starting

Related Words for Latter

consequent, ensuing, eventual, following, succeeding, conclusive, crowning, decisive, definitive, farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, remotest, lowermost, lowest, nethermost, endmost, extreme, outermost, outmost, utmost, penultimate

Near Antonyms of Latter

eminent, premier, superior

Origin & Etymology of Latter

Middle English, from Old English lætra, comparative of læt late

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Latter

Words & Phrases Containing Latter

latter-day, Latter-day Saint, the latter

Frequently Asked Questions about Latter

What does "Latter" mean?

"Latter" means belonging to a subsequent time or period, more recent. As an adjective, it is defined as: belonging to a subsequent time or period, more recent.

What is another word for "Latter"?

Other words for "Latter" include bottommost, closing, concluding, final, hindmost, lag, last and latest. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Latter" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Latter"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Latter". Common alternatives include bottommost, closing, concluding, final, hindmost, lag, last, latest, rearmost and terminal.

What is the opposite of "Latter"?

Antonyms of "Latter" include beginning, earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial and leadoff. Near antonyms include eminent, premier and superior.

How do you use "Latter" in a sentence?

Examples of "Latter" in a sentence: "the multiplex was showing a comedy and a horror film, and we decided that the latter would be more fun to watch".

Is "Latter" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Latter" is an adjective.

Is "Latter" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Latter" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Latter"?

"Latter" is pronounced /ˈla-tər/ and divided into syllables as lat·ter.