Later definition
Subsequently; afterward. Often used with on .
She arrived on the ferry, and he came later. He later felt that he was wrong. Later on, we watched a movie.
adverb
At a later time; after some time; subsequently.
adverb
(informal) Used to express goodbye.
interjection
The definition of later is afterward.
An example of the use of later as an adverb is in the sentence, "We will go later," which means we will go at a future time.
adverb
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Later is defined as an informal way of saying bye.
An example of the use of later as an interjection is in the sentence, "I'm leaving now! Later!" which means, "I'm leaving now! Goodbye!"
interjection
Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).
My roommate arrived first. I arrived later.
I arrived later than my roommate.
adverb
At some unspecified time in the future.
I wanted to do it now, but I'll have to do it later.
adverb
Coming afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).
The Victorian era is a later period of English history than the Elizabethan era.
adjective
At some time in the future.
The meeting was adjourned to a later date.
adjective
(slang) Dismissive term to minimize importance of an annoying persons.
interjection
later on
- subsequently
idiom
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Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
Origin of later
- late + -er
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