Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors. 2013.
former, latter — Former applies to the first of two in a series. When you refer to the first of three or more, say either first or first named. In the sense in which it contrasts with former, latter refers to the second of two things mentioned. When you mention… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
former, latter — Former, properly used, should refer only to the first of two things and latter to the second of two things. Both words, since they require the reader to hark back to an earlier reference, should be used sparingly and only when what they refer… … Dictionary of troublesome word
former, latter — Former, properly used, should refer only to the first of two things and latter to the second of two things. Both words, since they require the reader to hark back to an earlier reference, should be used sparingly and only when what they refer… … Dictionary of troublesome word
former — former, latter 1. These two words are used individually or contrastively (as the former and the latter) to refer to the first and second respectively of two people or things previously mentioned; in this role they are used attributively (before a … Modern English usage
latter — former, latter 1. These two words are used individually or contrastively (as the former and the latter) to refer to the first and second respectively of two people or things previously mentioned; in this role they are used attributively (before a … Modern English usage
List of former Latter-day Saints — This is a list of well known Latter day Saints who have been excommunicated, or no longer profess to be Latter day Saints. Although The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints does not regularly disseminate information about the… … Wikipedia
latter — lat|ter1 W2 [ˈlætə US ər] n the latter formal the second of two people or things just mentioned ≠ ↑former ▪ Where unemployment and crime are high, it can be assumed that the latter is due to the former. latter 2 latter2 adj [only before noun]… … Dictionary of contemporary English
latter, later — As is mentioned in the entry FORMER, latter means the second of two : I prefer your latter suggestion to your first. Latter also has the meaning of more advanced in time and near the end : In the latter years of his life, he was a happy man. In… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
latter — See former, latter See latter, later … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
former — See former, latter … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
