Grammar, Usage, and Style Guide: SparkNotes Ultimate Style: Former vs. Latter

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former: the first of a pair

• When offered chocolate or strawberry, Charles, who hates pink, chose the former.

latter: the last of a pair

• When offered chocolate or strawberry, Sly, who hates brown, chose the latter.

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