Later

/ˈleΙͺtΙ™/

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

Definition

adverb
  1. After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
    β€œWe drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.”
  2. Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.
    β€œColonel 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).
    β€œI arrived later than my roommate.”
  2. At some unspecified time in the future.
    β€œI 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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