Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:

FORMER

a)Subsequent

b)Later

c)Resultant

d)Latter

Answer 1

Hint: The word “former” here means the first of two or the first mentioned of two.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 Option a “subsequent” means following in time order or place. This is not the opposite of the word “former”. Thus, option ‘a’ is incorrect.

Option b “later” means ‘at some time given to a subsequent time’. This is not the opposite of the word “former”. Thus, option ‘b’ is incorrect.

Option c “resultant” is the something that occurs or is produced as the consequence of something. This is not related to the given word. Thus, option ‘c’ is invalid.

Option d “latter” means situated or occurring towards the end of something, rather than the beginning. This is the opposite of the word “former”. Thus, option ‘d’ is correct.


Note: “Later” and “latter” are different. Take care of the spelling. Both are pronounced differently.