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."

Synonyms of later

Words with a similar meaning to later:

• after
• subsequently
• eventually
• hence

Antonyms of later

Words with the opposite meaning to later:

• earlier
• sooner

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