Last vs. Latter
Last
Definition
Last is an adjective that refers to the final item in a series or the most recent in time.
Latter
Definition
Latter is an adjective that refers to the second of two items or the last mentioned in a series.
Example
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She was the last person to leave the party.
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This is the last chance to submit your application.
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I enjoyed the last episode of the series the most.
Example
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Between apples and oranges, I prefer the latter.
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He has two dogs, one is a beagle and the latter is a pug.
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In the debate, she favored the latter argument presented.
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