Synonyms of latter

latter

adjective

ˈla-tər 

as in latest

following all others of the same kind in order or time

the multiplex was showing a comedy and a horror film, and we decided that the latter would be more fun to watch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• latest
• last
• final
• closing
• concluding
• lowest
• penultimate
• ultimate
• terminal
• terminating
• lag
• following
• eventual
• ensuing
• rearmost
• farthest
• consequent
• hindmost
• bottommost
• succeeding
• conclusive
• crowning
• decisive
• furthest
• lowermost
• remotest
• extreme
• outermost
• definitive
• furthermost
• utmost
• farthermost
• outmost
• nethermost
• endmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• first
• initial
• original
• earliest
• primary
• beginning
• pioneer
• opening
• starting
• foremost
• maiden
• inaugural
• superior
• eminent
• headmost
• leadoff
• premier

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of latter

Winds and waves are forecast to peak latter half of Thursday. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

Another analysis of the same seasonal guidance describes a stronger vortex early in winter followed by a decline in its winds around the middle and latter parts of the season. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

As a writer, of course this latter bit resonated with me strongly. — Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026

That latter flourish also brings a tidy connection to her Indiana Fever, who play in the city perhaps most famous for the Indianapolis 500. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026