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latter Synonyms

Another word for latter

Choosing another word for latter depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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 second version."

Strongest
second
Strong
subsequent
following

• adjective (Context 2)

Situated or occurring nearer to the end of something than to the beginning.

Usage Example

"Construction of the new railway line accelerated during the later half of the nineteenth century."

Strongest
later
Strong
closing
concluding
final

Opposites of latter

The opposite of latter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

former
early
first
initial
beginning
opening
preceding
See all opposites of latter

• Nearby Words

latke
latrine
latte
latter
latterly
lattice
latticed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Latter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/latter
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