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latter = second of two things mentioned eg of apples and oranges, he preferred the latter because they were juicier or eg He preferred oranges to apples, because the latter were not as juicy as the former
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y ago* latter(a): referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several); "in the latter case" * the second of two or the second mentioned of two; "Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today"
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn * relating to or being the second of two items; near (or nearer) to the end; close (or closer) to the present time
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/latter * second of two mentioned, as in: I saw Barbara and Betty this morning, and the latter said to give you her best wishes.
www.business-words.com/dictionary/L.html * (adjective) [matter] - the second of two already named Later (adverb) [waiter] - after a particular period of time Letter (noun) [better]
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∙ 12y agoThe sentence "How can you use former and latter in a sentence" is already a sentence. The former being a question, and the latter being the answer. I did it again.
Another example:
Fido and Fluffy are my favorite pets; the former being my dog and the latter being my cat.
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∙ 15y agoI have two dogs, a spaniel and an Irish wolfhound. The latter needs a lot of exercise.
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∙ 13y agolast, late, recent
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What is the former and what is the latter in a sentence ?
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What is a sentence with latter in it?
When given a choice, I chose the latter option.
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This year, the school play will be based on REDEMPTION!
What is the meaning of ''The former one and not the latter one''?
Former is the first subject in the sentence, latter is the last (usually of two). "A car and a plane are both going to Houston, the latter arrives first." The latter is the plane, the former is the car.
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How do you use the word latter in a sentence?
Current can be alternating or direct, the latter flowing only in one direction. The latter half of the Civil War was the most destructive to the South.
How do you use the word she'll in a sentence?
Katrina is currently unavailable. She'll be able to answer that question latter.
What is a sentence with latter in it?
When given a choice, I chose the latter option.
How can you use matted in a sentence?
i can see matted in a sentence it is have to be all capital latter and ends with a periodMatted is used as an adjective : The cat's fur was matted with mud .
How do you use redemption in a sentence?
This year, the school play will be based on REDEMPTION!
How can you use the word cowardly in a sentence?
AnswerHe behaved in a cowardly manner.AnswerIt was cowardly of him not to defend his friend when the latter was being beaten.
Use discovery in a sentence?
The discovery of gold in the Klondyke, led to the famous so called 'Gold Rush' of the latter part of the 1800's.
What is a former and a latter?
Former and latter are words used to express a time or preference in a sentence. For example, "I can go to the store at noon or midnight, but I prefer the former." In this sentence the word 'former' is associated with 'noon' and the word 'latter' is associated with the word 'midnight.'
Can we use this sentence as you may fall instead of you can fall?
May has two meanings, it suggest that you have permission to fall or it suggests that the possibility exists that you will fall. In the latter sense you can use "may"
How do you use conspicous in a sentence?
The word 'conspicous' is not, in my opinion, correctly spelt. It must be 'conspicuous'. The latter can be used in the sentence in the following manner:The neck-tie John wore was conspicuous because of its bright colour.
What is a example sentence using the word for latter?
India and Brazil are both large countries, with the latter being the bigger of the two.
What is the meaning of ''The former one and not the latter one''?
Former is the first subject in the sentence, latter is the last (usually of two). "A car and a plane are both going to Houston, the latter arrives first." The latter is the plane, the former is the car.
