Main entry: latter
Definition: the second of two or the second mentioned of two
Usage: Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today
Antonyms: former
Definition: the first of two or the first mentioned of two
Main entry: latter
Definition: referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
Usage: in the latter case
Antonyms: former
Definition: referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)