Former and Latter

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Former

Former adjective - Going before another in time or order.
Usage example: the former manual had some errors, but the current version has its own problems
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Latter is an antonym for former in previous topic.
Nearby Word: formerly

Latter

Latter noun - The second of two or the second mentioned of two.
Usage example: Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today
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Former is an antonym for latter in topics: last, latest.
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  • Video Game / Eternal Sonata Whether the ending is the former or the latter is dependent on the individual and how "real" they see the dream world in comparison to Chopin's conclusion.
    Source: Video Game / Eternal Sonata
  • Video Game / Aëdemphia Therefore, she will be the former or the latter depending on the player's choices.
    Source: Video Game / Aëdemphia
  • Adaptation Personality Change Epic Mickey even plays with this, allowing you to choose between evolving Mickey into either his former or latter persona.
    Source: Adaptation Personality Change
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