What is the meaning of latter?

noun

  • The second of two or the second mentioned of two.
    • usage: "Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today"

adjective

  • Referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several. )
    • usage: "in the latter case"
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