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secondo, ultimo

Indica il secondo di due elementi citati o ciò che appartiene alla parte più avanzata di un periodo.

In inglese semplice: Coming second when two things are mentioned, or belonging to the later part of a period.

• I prefer the latter option.
• Rain is expected in the latter half of the week.
• His latter years were spent near the sea.

Sinonimi: later, second

Contrari: former, earlier

Espressioni comuni: latter half, latter part, latter option

ultimo, finale

Che si colloca vicino alla fine di un periodo.

In inglese semplice: Near the end of a period of time.

• Rain is expected in the latter half of the week.
• Sales improved during the latter part of the year.
• The latter stages of the match were exciting.

Sinonimi: later, final

Contrari: earlier

Espressioni comuni: latter part, latter half, latter stages

successivo, più recente

Avvenuto nel passato, ma in un periodo più vicino al presente rispetto a un altro.

In inglese semplice: Happening in the past, but closer to the present than an earlier period.

• His latter years were peaceful.
• Her latter writings show a growing interest in nature.
• In his latter days, he rarely left the village.

Sinonimi: later, more recent

Contrari: earlier

Espressioni comuni: latter years, latter days, latter writings

il secondo, quest’ultimo

La seconda delle due persone o cose appena menzionate.

In inglese semplice: The second of two people or things that have just been mentioned.

• We could walk or cycle; I prefer the latter.
• She studied French and German, using the latter at work.
• Tea and coffee were offered, but the latter was already cold.

Sinonimi: the second

Contrari: former

Espressioni comuni: the latter, choose the latter, prefer the latter