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Later

Verb / ˈleɪtɜ: / Another word for later — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

happening or being done at a time in the future; after the time you are talking about

Synonyms & similar words

afterward previous byandby after former lateron belated recent afterwards early subsequently late tardy posterior ulterior afterwards after subsequently following ultimately eventually then next subsequent coming another more other farther delayed deferred postponed procrastinated

Synonyms by register

Formal

subsequently hereafter eventually anon

Informal

later on down the road in a bit after a while

Literary

ere long anon thenceforth

Antonyms

earlier before prior previous sooner past

Common collocations

  • see you later
  • talk to you later
  • later that day
  • much later
  • later on this week
  • later in life
  • later this year

Word family

adjective late
adverb later

Usage note

As an adverb, 'later' indicates a time subsequent to the present or a specific past time. It is generally neutral in register.

Example sentences

  1. I will see you later today.
  2. Later, I will go to the store.
  3. Let's talk about it later.
  4. I can't come now, but I will come later.
  5. Later, alligator!

Quotes

  • Don't worry about the people in your past. There's a reason they didn't make it to your future. -Unknown
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. -Eleanor Roosevelt
  • I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed. -Booker T. Washington

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