latter — being the second of two things mentioned; occurring nearer to the end of a period of time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: being the second of two things mentioned; occurring nearer to the end of a period of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlætər/
Korean meaning: (둘 중에서) 후자의, 나중의
Korean pronunciation: 래-터 (강세: 래)
Example Sentences
- Between studying and gaming, my mom prefers the latter for me... NOT!
- He worked as both a teacher and a writer, but found more success in the latter career.
- The professor offered us either a 10-page essay or a 3-hour exam - obviously everyone chose the latter!
latter
ADJECTIVE//ˈlætər//
being the second of two things mentioned; occurring nearer to the end of a period of time
The customer chooses the latter of two ice cream flavors
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The first may scatter, but the latter will matter!
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Origin
고대 영어 'lætra'에서 유래되었으며, 'late'의 비교급 형태입니다. 원래는 '더 늦은'이라는 의미에서 시작되어 '나중의, 후자의'라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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“Between studying and gaming, my mom prefers the latter for me... NOT!”
“He worked as both a teacher and a writer, but found more success in the latter career.”
“The professor offered us either a 10-page essay or a 3-hour exam - obviously everyone chose the latter!”
“The concert was divided into two parts, with the latter being more energetic.”
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