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Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone. No man will admire her the more, no woman will like her the better for it. Neatness and fashion are enough for the former, and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter.
Jane Austen

Meaning of "latter" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LATTER

latter  [ˈlætə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LATTER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Latter is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES LATTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of latter in the English dictionary

The first definition of latter in the dictionary is denoting the second or second mentioned of two: distinguished from former. Other definition of latter is near or nearer the end. Latter is also more advanced in time or sequence; later.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LATTER


batter
ˈbætə
blatter
ˈblætə
chatter
ˈtʃætə
clatter
ˈklætə
combater
ˈkɒmbætə
flatter
ˈflætə
hatter
ˈhætə
kata
ˈkætə
Kenyatta
kɛnˈjætə
matter
ˈmætə
matters
ˈmætə
mulatta
mjuːˈlætə
parramatta
ˌpærəˈmætə
plaiter
ˈplætə
platter
ˈplætə
regatta
rɪˈɡætə
scatter
ˈskætə
shatter
ˈʃætə
slatter
ˈslætə
splatter
ˈsplætə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LATTER

lats
Lattakia
latte
latten
Latter Prophets
latter-day
Latter-day Saint
Latter-day Saints
latterly
lattermath
lattermost
lattice
lattice energy
lattice girder
lattice window
latticed
latticework
latticinio
latticino
lattin

WORDS THAT END LIKE LATTER

better
condensed matter
condensed-matter
dark matter
fatter
fly swatter
for that matter
formatter
front matter
no laughing matter
no matter
organic matter
pancake batter
patter
ratter
seafood platter
squatter
subject matter
the fact of the matter
the matter
white matter

Synonyms and antonyms of latter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LATTER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «latter» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of latter

Translation of «latter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LATTER

Find out the translation of latter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of latter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «latter» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

后者
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

éste
570 millions of speakers

English

latter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उत्तरार्द्ध
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأخير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

последнее
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

este
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আধুনিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dernier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kedua
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Letztere
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

後者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

후자의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Terakhir
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sau
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிந்தைய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नंतरचे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ikincisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ultimo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ostatnia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

останнє
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

din urmă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τελευταία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

laasgenoemde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

senare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sistnevnte
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of latter

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LATTER»

The term «latter» is very widely used and occupies the 6.660 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of latter
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LATTER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «latter» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «latter» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about latter

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «LATTER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word latter.
1
Jane Austen
Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone. No man will admire her the more, no woman will like her the better for it. Neatness and fashion are enough for the former, and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter.
2
Fredrik Bajer
Naturally, business and pleasure can be readily combined, but a certain balance should exist, and the latter should not predominate over the former.
3
Hosea Ballou
Never let your zeal outrun your charity. The former is but human, the latter is divine.
4
Graeme Base
I hope that there's a difference between being childish and childlike and that I'm the latter, if you take my meaning. I often sort of wonder. I don't think I'm a terribly good grown-up; I don't take responsibility easily or well in many areas of life. Finance and stuff like that, I'm absolutely appalling.
5
William Henry Bragg
The difference between a gas and a liquid is that in the former, the atoms and molecules move to and fro in an independent existence, whereas in the latter, they are always in touch with one another, though they are changing partners continually.
6
Aristide Briand
This means that the search for a formula of European cooperation in connection with the League of Nations, far from weakening the authority of this latter must and can only tend to strengthen it, for it is closely connected with its aims.
7
David Brin
When it comes to privacy and accountability, people always demand the former for themselves and the latter for everyone else.
8
Henry Charles Carey
In the period from 1824 to 1833, the tendency was steadily in the former direction, but it was only in the latter part of it that it was made really efficient.
9
Norman Cousins
The individual is capable of both great compassion and great indifference. He has it within his means to nourish the former and outgrow the latter.
10
Jim Cramer
And, strangely, this one of the few things in life that the third, the latter, the buy with our eyes closed has actually done better than everybody else.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LATTER»

Discover the use of latter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to latter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Mekka in the Latter Part of the 19th Century: Daily Life, ...
He became intimately acquainted with the daily life of the Meccans and the thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. This volume deals with social and family life, funeral customs and marriage.
Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje, 1931
2
C.S. Lewis: Latter-Day Truths in Narnia
C. S. Lewis was an accomplished scholar, writer, and Christian apologist.
Marianna Edwards Richardson, Christine Thackeray, 2008
3
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: ...
This volume covers the first period of the history and is based on the narratives of Joseph Smith. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.
Joseph Smith, Jr., 2004
4
The Mormon Experience: A History of the Latter-Day Saints
The best history of the Latter-Day Saints addressed to a general audience now includes a new preface, an epilogue, and a bibliographical afterword. "This is without a doubt the definitive Mormon history".--Library Journal.
Leonard J. Arrington, 1992
5
Latter Days: A Novel
"Latter Days is a story about connection, romance, and self-discovery. It also reveals the desperate--and sometimes heroic--things people will do for love. C. Jay Cox wrote the script for the film "Sweet Home Alabama.
‎2004
6
Building Bridges Between Spirit-filled Christians and ...
BUILDING BRIDGES between SPIRIT-FILLED CHRISTIANS and LATTER-DAY SAINTS (MORMONS) A Translation Guide for BORN AGAIN SPIRIT-FILLED CHRISTIANS (Charismatics/Pentecostals/Renewalists and Third Wavers) and LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Rob Datsko, Kathy Datsko, 2011
7
Latter-Day Divorce and Beyond: Surviving Singlehood
In Latter-day Divorce and Beyond, practicing therapist Jennifer James offers direction, guidance, and comfort through the agonizing process of moving on.
Jennifer James, 2006
8
Latter-day Scripture
This book is a series of papers presented mainly at the Book of Mormon Round Table.
Robert M. Price, 2013
9
The Latter-day Saint Experience in America
Provides the most comprehensive overview of Mormonism--one of the fast growing religions in the World--available in one volume.
Terryl Givens, 2004
10
Latter End
A classic mystery novel from one of the mistresses of the genre. Things had never been quite the same at Latter End since Lois had taken over.
Patricia Wentworth, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LATTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term latter is used in the context of the following news items.
1
India to build a 'strategic uranium reserve' | The Indian Express
Under the Indo-US nuclear deal, the latter is to support India's initiative for having a nuclear pool. “The United States will support an Indian effort ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
2
9News Investigators: More than 1,200 violations found at Latter
Several cease and desist orders were issued after state fire marshal investigators found more than 1,000 violations at Copper Ridge, a Latter ... «WAFB.com, Jul 15»
3
Twojague's? Latter To Open Bar on Freret
Wine enthusiasts, grab your aerators— a new wine bar is coming to Freret! Mark Latter, owner of Tujague's Restaurant and Bin 428, and PJ ... «NOLA Defender, Jul 15»
4
US (SC): Volumes improve during latter part of peach season
Though unfavorable weather during the winter led to light volumes during the first part of the peach season in the South, volumes have picked ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
5
Boundaries change for Chico congregations of The Church of Jesus …
Chico >> Three congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have had their Chico area boundaries shifted and changes ... «Chico Enterprise-Record, Jul 15»
6
Facebook Beefs Up its Video Streaming Service with Watch Latter
Video streaming is one of Facebook's fastest growing services but the company plans to expand it even more. As of now, the site boasts with ... «Council Chronicle, Jul 15»
7
Dilwale vs Bajirao Mastani: Varun Wishes Luck to Latter
Varun Dhawan's Dilwale, also starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Kriti Sanon is all set to clash at the box office with Bajirao Mastani, featuring ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
8
Commerce Ministry to boost auto exports in the latter half of this year
BANGKOK, 14 July 2015, The Commerce Ministry and the private sector are to establish a working group, with the objective of addressing ... «Pattaya Mail, Jul 15»
9
Agwut-Obolo Okan-Amaship: Appeal Court Dismisses Latter
Posted by admin on Jul 15th, 2015 and filed under Law/Judiciary. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are ... «The Tide, Jul 15»
10
MOI believes export recovery in this year's latter half
BANGKOK, 12 July 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Industry (MOI) is confident that the export sector will recover in the second half of this year, urging SME ... «Thailand National News Bureau, Jul 15»

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