These words are often confused. Later is the comparative form of late. It refers to time. It is the opposite of earlier. Latter refers to position. It is the opposite of former.
- We will talk to you later.
- The latter part of the film was a bit boring. (= The second part of the film was a bit boring.)
Test your understanding of these adjectives with this grammar test.
Question 1
Most of us liked the ………………………………………. suggestion.
a) later
b) latter
Question 2
The former part of the film is more interesting than the …………………………………………. part.
a) later
b) latter
Question 3
You are ……………………………………….. than I expected.
a) later
b) latter
Question 4
Bye! See you …………………………………………
a) later
b) latter
Question 5
She was happy when she got the job, but six months ………………………………… she was fired.
a) later
b) latter
Question 6
He said that he would finish the job ………………………………….
a) later
b) latter
Question 7
I am not hungry now. I will have lunch …………………………………….
a) later
b) latter
Answers
1. Most of us liked the latter suggestion.
2. The former part of the film is more interesting than the latter part.
3. You are later than I expected.
4. Bye! See you later.
5. She was happy when she got a job but six months later she was fired.
6. He said that he would finish the job later.
7. I am not hungry now. I will have lunch later.
