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

The self-banishment of UEFA sides would raise the prospect of greater diversity, with Europe having won six of the past eight tournaments and accounting for most of the teams in the competition’s latter stages. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

That latter sum included $69,000 in donations last quarter to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and candidates across the country, records show. — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Even if those latter two parts work out, that’s still an incomplete line, so Sullivan used his first draft pick in his role on big offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor in April. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026

That latter concern, which Motzen described as a safety issue, is one Orthodox Jews share as well. — Yonat Shimron, NPR, 16 July 2026