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the latterthe second of two things or people mentioned

Part of speech: PRONOUN

Definition: the second of two things or people mentioned

Pronunciation (IPA): /ðə ˈlætər/

Korean meaning: 언급된 두 가지 중 뒤의 것, 후자

Korean pronunciation: 더 **래**터

Example Sentences

  • Between studying and partying, I definitely prefer the latter!
  • He offered me coffee or tea; I chose the latter because it's healthier.
  • Pizza or salad? Obviously, the latter... just kidding, pizza please!

the latter

PRONOUN

//ðə ˈlætər//

the second of two things or people mentioned

the latter concept
💡 Concept

the second of two things or people mentioned

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the latter rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Choose the latter that truly matters, watch the rest scatter!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ðə ˈlætər/
🇬🇧 UK/ðə ˈlætə/

🌳Etymology

Rootlate
Suffix--er

Origin

고대 영어 'lætra'에서 유래되었으며, 'late'의 비교급 형태입니다. 시간상 더 늦은, 나중의 것을 가리키는 의미로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

matterscatterchatterflatter
matter
scatter
chatter
flatter

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Between studying and partying, I definitely prefer the latter!

He offered me coffee or tea; I chose the latter because it's healthier.

😄 Fun example

Pizza or salad? Obviously, the latter... just kidding, pizza please!

The first movie was good, but the latter was absolutely amazing.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

the secondthe last-mentionedthe second one

Antonyms

the formerthe first

Related

formerprevioussubsequentfollowing