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latter

US /ˈlætɚ/

adjective, noun Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

We offer a basic plan and a premium plan; the latter includes support.

Word Family

NounNoun
latter gốc
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
latter gốc
AdverbAdv
latterly

Synonyms

  • last-mentionedhaving a meaning similar to latter
  • second1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

Collocations

  • Easy choose the latter
    to choose the latter, meaning to pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
  • Medium the latter option
    referring to the latter option
  • Hard the latter half of the fiscal year
    referring to the latter half of the fiscal year
  • Very Hard incline toward the latter
    to incline toward the latter, meaning to have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

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