Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Former

Latter

The most appropriate antonym of the word former is latter.

• Former means "existing or occurring earlier in time."
• Latter means "existing or occurring later in time."

The other words do not have the same meaning as former, so they are not its antonyms.

• External means "situated or existing outside."
• Additional means "added to something that already exists."
• Featured means "prominent or important."