B2
former vs latter
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| formeradjective/ˈfɔːr.mər/ | Meaning having had a particular job or position in the past, but not now | Goes with former president | Example The former president gave a speech at the university. |
| latteradjective/ˈlæt.ər/ | Meaning the second of two things just mentioned; also near the end of a period of time | Goes with the latter part | Example You can pay in cash or by card, but the latter option is faster. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Sales improved in the half of the year.