Latter | Mean of latter in English Dictionary

/ˈlætɚ/

• coming or happening near the end of a process, activity, series, life, etc.
1. the latter stages of the process
2. We'll go in the latter half of the year.
3. In his latter years he became blind.
• the second one of two things or people that have been mentioned
1. Of these two options, the former is less expensive, while the latter is less risky.
2. He has cars and trucks, and even though the former are easier to drive, the latter are more useful.
• the last thing or person mentioned
1. Of chicken, fish, and meat, I like the latter best. [=I like meat the best]
2. The President—or, if the latter is too busy, the Vice President—will see you shortly.