latter

As adjectives the difference between latter and leather

is that latter is relating to or being the second of two items while leather is made of leather.

As a noun leather is

a tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used eg for clothing.

As a verb leather is

to cover with leather.

As adjectives the difference between earlier and latter

is that earlier is comparative of early while latter is relating to or being the second of two items.

As an adverb earlier

is comparative of early.

As adjectives the difference between previous and latter

is that previous is prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order while latter is relating to or being the second of two items.

As a noun previous

is (informal|uk) an existing criminal record; short for "previous convictions".

As adjectives the difference between next and latter

is that next is following in a sequence while latter is relating to or being the second of two items.

As a determiner next

is the one immediately following the current or most recent one.

As an adverb next

is in a time, place or sequence closest or following.

As a preposition next

is on the side of; next to.

As a noun next

is the one that follows after this one.

As an adjective latter

is relating to or being the second of two items.

As a noun ladder is

a frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs: cross strips or rounds acting as steps.

As a verb ladder is

to ascend a building or wall using a ladder.

As adjectives the difference between latter and near

is that latter is relating to or being the second of two items while near is physically close.

As a noun near is

the left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.

As an adverb near is

having a small intervening distance with regard to something.

As a preposition near is

close to, in close proximity to.

As a verb near is

to come closer to; to approach.

As a noun prior

is prior (high-ranking member of a monastery).

As an adjective latter is

relating to or being the second of two items.

As a noun cappuccino

is cappuccino.

As an adjective latter is

relating to or being the second of two items.

As an adverb afterward

is (us) subsequently to some other action.

As an adjective latter is

relating to or being the second of two items.

As an adjective latter

is relating to or being the second of two items.

As a verb ending is

present participle of lang=en.

As a noun ending is

a termination or conclusion.