latter1 nounlatter2 adjective
latterlat‧ter1 /ˈlætə $ -ər/ ●●○ W2 noun 
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
Thesaurus- The latter, probably a hundred years later than Ovid, is here the superior of the two.
Longman Language Activatorcoming at the end after all others► last
Collocations happening or coming at the end, with no others after: · What time does the last train leave?· Could you repeat the last number for me please?· I really struggled on that last question.· Don't miss the last episode tonight at 8.00 p.m.· I may as well eat that last little piece.very last (=use this to emphasize that something is last): · The very last train leaves at 1.00 a.m.the last time: · That was the last time I ever saw her. (=I never saw her again)last chance: · Today is your last chance to visit the fashion show, which ends this evening.the last: · That lecture was the last in the series.
► final last in a series of actions, events, parts of a story etc: · Are you going to watch the final episode of 'The X-Files' tomorrow night?· He got as far as the final interviews, but he didn't get the job unfortunately.· I'd like to make one final point before we move on to another subject.final stages/moments/minutes (=at or near the end of a period or process): · The president appears tired but hopeful as the final stages of the negotiations begin today.· Whitney made both free throws in the final minute of the game.final game/round/match etc: · A victory over Fresno State in the final game Saturday would produce a record run of wins.· The two men were tied for the lead going into today's final round of the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament.
► closing the closing part of an event or period of time is the last part of it - use this especially when something important or exciting happens: the closing stages/chapter/sentence etc: · Marcos is expected to address the closing session of the conference later Monday.· The rider from the Netherlands is still in the lead as the Tour de France enters its closing stage today.· The closing scene of 'Casablanca' is one of the great moments of film history.closing seconds/minutes/years etc: · Barnes scored the winning goal in the closing seconds of the game.· the closing years of the 20th centuryclosing argument (=the final speech made by a lawyer in a court): · After the defense finishes its closing argument, the prosecution will have the opportunity to reply.
► concluding the concluding part of a piece of writing, a speech, or an organized event is the last part of it, which finishes it in the way that was planned: concluding stages/chapter/remarks etc: · We will return to these points in the concluding chapter.· In his concluding remarks, Santos drew attention to the issues facing developing countries. · The Appeal court will, at the concluding stage, test its own opinions against those of the judges in the original hearing.
► the latter formal the second of two things or people that are being compared with each other: · Opportunities for men and women, though especially the latter, are limited to employment in agriculture or domestic service.· There were two candidates for the presidency, Lyndon B Johnson and Senator Barry Goldwater. The latter was known to hold extreme right-wing views.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the last/latter half
Phrases· He struggled with ill health in the latter half of his life.
► the latter part (=the second half rather than the first)· The festival lasts for ten days during the latter part of May.
► the last/latter/closing years of something· He changed his opinion during the last years of his life.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► the latter
the latter formal the second of two people or things just mentioned OPP former: - Both the oatmeal cookie and the granola bar were good, but I preferred the latter.
- Opportunities for men and women, though especially the latter, are limited to employment in agriculture or domestic service.
- The classes consist of immigrants, and students who will return to their home countries at the end of the course. The latter group are preparing for the Cambridge Proficiency Certificate.
- There were two candidates for the presidency, Lyndon B Johnson and Senator Barry Goldwater. The latter was known to hold extreme right-wing views.
Where unemployment and crime are high, it can be assumed that the latter is due to the former.latter1 nounlatter2 adjective
latterlatter2 ●○○ adjective [only before noun] formal Word OriginWORD ORIGINlatter2
ExamplesOrigin:
Old English lætra ‘later’, from læt ‘late’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Crandall served in Italy during the latter part of the war.
- Of the phrases "go crazy" and "go nuts," the latter term is used less frequently.
- The house became known as Fields Mill during the latter half of the 17th century.
- This point is explained more fully in the latter part of the chapter.
Longman Language Activatorhappening at the end of an event, time, book, film etc► at the end
Collocations at the end of an event, period of time, book, film etc: · If you have any questions, can you ask them at the end, please.at the end of: · At the end of the first half, the score was 2-0.
► closing done or coming at the end of a meeting, film, book, race etc: · In his closing speech, he thanked the organizers of the conference.· In the closing shot of the film, Hoffman walks away from the camera without looking back.· The closing paragraphs were very moving.the closing stages/minutes etc of something: · I turned on the TV just in time to catch the closing minutes of the race.
► final happening at or near the end of an event or process: · The war reached its final stages in July.· The Board is expected to make its final decision on the merger by August 12th.
► late if something happens in late August, late spring etc, it happens near the end of that time: · Can you come round late morning - at about 11.30?· It was late summer, and the evenings were already getting cooler.late in August/the evening/1918 etc: · We don't usually expect to have a frost so late in the spring.
► latter: the latter part/half of something the part that comes fairly near the end or after the middle of something: · This point is explained more fully in the latter part of the chapter.· The house became known as Fields Mill during the latter half of the 17th century.
► end/finish with if an event or period of time ends with something, that thing happens at the end of it: · The concert ended with a laser light show.· The coming term finishes with an exhibition in the Arts Centre on December 12th.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the last/latter half
1being the second of two people or things, or the last in a list just mentioned OPP former: · He struggled with ill health in the latter half of his life.
► the latter part (=the second half rather than the first)· The festival lasts for ten days during the latter part of May.
► the last/latter/closing years of something· He changed his opinion during the last years of his life.
In the latter case, buyers pay a 15% commission.2the latter part of a period of time is nearest to the end of it: Celebrations are planned for the latter part of November.