latter

letzter, später

Bezeichnet das zweite von zwei genannten Dingen oder etwas aus dem späteren Teil eines Zeitraums.

In einfachem Englisch: Coming second when two things are mentioned, or belonging to the later part of a period.

• I prefer the latter option.
• Rain is expected in the latter half of the week.
• His latter years were spent near the sea.

Synonyme: later, second

Gegenteile: former, earlier

Häufige Wendungen: latter half, latter part, latter option

später, letzter

Nahe am Ende eines Zeitraums liegend.

In einfachem Englisch: Near the end of a period of time.

• Rain is expected in the latter half of the week.
• Sales improved during the latter part of the year.
• The latter stages of the match were exciting.

Synonyme: later, final

Gegenteile: earlier

Häufige Wendungen: latter part, latter half, latter stages

später, jünger

In der Vergangenheit liegend, aber näher an der Gegenwart als ein früherer Zeitraum.

In einfachem Englisch: Happening in the past, but closer to the present than an earlier period.

• His latter years were peaceful.
• Her latter writings show a growing interest in nature.
• In his latter days, he rarely left the village.

Synonyme: later, more recent

Gegenteile: earlier

Häufige Wendungen: latter years, latter days, latter writings

Letzteres, Letzterer

Die zweite von zwei gerade genannten Personen oder Sachen.

In einfachem Englisch: The second of two people or things that have just been mentioned.

• We could walk or cycle; I prefer the latter.
• She studied French and German, using the latter at work.
• Tea and coffee were offered, but the latter was already cold.

Synonyme: the second

Gegenteile: former

Häufige Wendungen: the latter, choose the latter, prefer the latter