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later

adverb

Meaning

At a time in the future or after a particular event.

Examples

I'm too busy to talk now, can I call you back later?
She left the office and went home, only to return later that evening.

Synonyms: after, subsequently, eventually, hence

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later (A1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪtər/

Definition

At a time in the future or after a particular event.

Examples

I'm too busy to talk now, can I call you back later?
She left the office and went home, only to return later that evening.
We can discuss the details later, once we have all the information.

How to Use later

later on (prepositional phrase): At a time in the future. — "We'll go for a walk later on."
later than (prepositional phrase): Comparing a time to an earlier time. — "She finished the race later than her teammate."

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