Definition of "latter" in Englisch

adjective

1. Relating to or being the second of two items.

   • The archaic past participle shapen is only used in misshapen, ill-shapen, and well-shapen (the latter two are much less common, though).

2. Near (or nearer) to the end.

   • the latter part of the century

3. In the past, but close (or closer) to the present time.

   • In his latter years my dad became very absent-minded.