latter
/ˈlætə(r)/adjective
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(दो में से) बाद वाला, दूसरा, उत्तरवर्ती
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the second of two people or things just mentioned
(दो में से) बाद वाला, दूसरा, उत्तरवर्ती
- Of tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
- Radhika and Meera both applied; the latter was selected.
- Of the two roads, the latter is shorter but much steeper.
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- I offered him tea or juice, and he chose the latter.
- The first option is costly, while the latter costs almost nothing.
Synonyms second last-mentioned second-named
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nearer to the end of a period of time
(अवधि का) बाद का, अंतिम
- the latter half of the twentieth century
- in the latter part of his life
- The latter part of the film is rather slow.
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- She studied hard in the latter months of the year.
- In the latter days of his reign, the king grew weak.
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the latter (of two)
The latter refers to the second of two things just mentioned, and only two; for three or more, use the last.
'The latter' अभी बताई गई दो चीज़ों में से दूसरी को बताता है, और केवल दो के लिए प्रयुक्त होता है; तीन या अधिक के लिए 'the last' आता है।
- Radhika studied law and medicine; she chose the latter.
- Of tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
the former ... the latter
The former is the first of two and the latter is the second; use them together to avoid repeating nouns.
'The former' दो में से पहली और 'the latter' दूसरी चीज़ है; संज्ञा को दोहराने से बचने के लिए इन्हें साथ में प्रयोग करें।
- Both Hindi and English are official languages; the former is spoken by more people than the latter.
the latter half / part / years
As an adjective before a noun, latter means nearer to the end: the latter half of the month.
संज्ञा से पहले विशेषण के रूप में 'latter' का अर्थ अंत के निकट होता है: the latter half of the month।
- The latter part of the film is very slow.
- Prices rose in the latter half of the year.
latter vs later
Latter is about position in a list or a period; later means after a certain time. They are different words.
'Latter' सूची या अवधि में स्थान बताता है; 'later' का अर्थ किसी समय के बाद है। ये अलग शब्द हैं।
- We will meet later, and I will give you the latter book.
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the latter + noun
halfpartstagesyearsendcase
- In the latter case, you will have to pay a fine.
the latter + verb
iswashasseemsproved
- The latter proved to be a better choice.
preposition + the latter
inoflikeunlikein the case of
- Unlike the latter, the former is cheap.
former and latter
the formerthe latterthe former and the latterthe latter optionthe latter view
- The former plan is safe, but the latter is more exciting.
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- Between cricket and hockey, most Indians follow the former.
क्रिकेट और हॉकी में से अधिकांश भारतीय पहले को देखते हैं।
- He offered me tea or juice, and I took the latter.
उन्होंने मुझे चाय या जूस दिया, और मैंने दूसरा लिया।
- The latter half of the session was spent on practice questions.
सत्र का उत्तरार्ध अभ्यास-प्रश्नों में बीता।
- Radhika got offers from two banks, but the latter paid better.
राधिका को दो बैंकों से प्रस्ताव मिले, पर दूसरे ने बेहतर वेतन दिया।
- In the latter years of his life, he lived in Varanasi.
अपने जीवन के अंतिम वर्षों में वे वाराणसी में रहे।
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✗ Of mango, apple and banana, I like the latter.
✓ Of mango, apple and banana, I like the last.
Latter is used for the second of only two items; with three, use the last.
'Latter' केवल दो में से दूसरी चीज़ के लिए है; तीन के साथ 'the last' का प्रयोग होता है।
✗ I will call you latter.
✓ I will call you later.
Later means after some time; latter is the second of two.
'Later' का अर्थ कुछ समय बाद है; 'latter' दो में से दूसरा है।
✗ Latter I joined a study group.
✓ Later I joined a study group.
The adverb for after some time is later, and latter is never an adverb.
कुछ समय बाद के लिए क्रिया-विशेषण 'later' है; 'latter' कभी क्रिया-विशेषण नहीं होता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Latter and last both point to the end of a series, but they work with different numbers.
'Latter' और 'last' दोनों किसी क्रम के अंत की ओर संकेत करते हैं, पर अलग-अलग संख्या के साथ प्रयुक्त होते हैं।
The second of two things already named.
पहले से नामित दो चीज़ों में से दूसरी।
- I chose the latter of the two options.
The final one in a series of three or more.
तीन या अधिक की श्रृंखला में अंतिम।
- He was the last of five brothers.
A comparative meaning at a time after now or after another time.
वर्तमान या किसी अन्य समय के बाद के अर्थ वाला तुलनात्मक शब्द।
- See you later.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
latter, former and later
Of two things mentioned, the former is the first and the latter is the second; for three or more use 'the first', 'the second', 'the last'. Later (one t) is the comparative of late and refers to time: 'I will come later.' Latter (two t's) is about order in a list: 'the latter option'. A latter-day saint is a modern one.
उल्लिखित दो चीज़ों में former पहली है और latter दूसरी; तीन या अधिक के लिए 'the first', 'the second', 'the last' कहिए। Later (एक t) late का comparative है और समय के लिए है: 'I will come later'। Latter (दो t) सूची में क्रम के लिए है: 'the latter option'। Latter-day saint आधुनिक संत है।
§Grammar and usage
The former/the latter for two items only; 'the latter' with three items is wrong.
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: the former/the latter केवल दो चीज़ों के लिए; तीन चीज़ों के साथ 'the latter' गलत है।
'the latter' takes a singular verb when it refers to one item: 'The latter is better.'
'the latter' एक चीज़ के लिए हो तो singular verb: 'The latter is better'।