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Latter
LA-tur
/ˈlætɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
latter
Dictionary meaning
Referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several).
Examples
- Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today.
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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