Later
/ΛleΙͺtΙ/
The meaning and definition of Later, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adverb
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After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
βWe drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.β
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Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.
βColonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party.β
adverb
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Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).
βI arrived later than my roommate.β
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At some unspecified time in the future.
βI wanted to do it now, but Iβll have to do it later.β
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
erenow freshly belatedly afterwards hereafter later on
Antonyms
earlier
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