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latter Antonyms
Opposite of latter
Because the opposite of latter shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The second or second mentioned of two people, things, or groups (customarily preceded by 'the').
Usage Example
"She was offered positions in both London and Edinburgh, and she ultimately chose the former."
Strongest
former
• adjective (Context 2)
Denoting the second or second mentioned of two people or things.
Usage Example
"Between the original manuscript and the revised edition, historians generally prefer the former version."
Strongest
former
first
Strong
initial
preceding
• adjective (Context 3)
Situated or occurring nearer to the end of something than to the beginning.
Usage Example
"Construction of the new railway line accelerated during the early half of the nineteenth century."
Strongest
early
initial
Strong
opening
beginning
Similar words to latter
Words similar to latter shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
later
second
closing
concluding
subsequent
final
following
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Latter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/latter