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Later /ˈleɪtə/

The meaning and definition of Later, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Near the end of a period of time.
    “It was late in the evening when we finally arrived.”
  2. Specifically, near the end of the day.
    “It was getting late and I was tired.”
adverb
  1. After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
    “We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.”
  2. Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.
    “Colonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party.”
adverb
  1. Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).
    “I arrived later than my roommate.”
  2. At some unspecified time in the future.
    “I wanted to do it now, but I’ll have to do it later.”
Synonyms erenow freshly belatedly afterwards hereafter later on
Antonyms earlier

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