alt. compar. of late
at a later time; after some time; subsequently
later Idioms
later on
subsequently
adverb
- 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.
- 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!"
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later
adjective
Comparative of lateadverb
Comparative of lateSubsequently; 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.
interjection
Informal Used to express goodbye.
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Adverb
- comparative form of late: more late
- You came in late yesterday and today you came in even later.
- Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).
- My roommate arrived first. I arrived later.
- I arrived later than my roommate.
- At some unspecified time in the future.
- I wanted to do it now, but I'll have to do it later.
Adjective
Interjection
- (slang) See you later; goodbye.
- Later, dude.
- (slang) Dismissive term to minimize importance of an annoying persons.
Frequently used with "for you". "Later for you."
Origin
late + -er
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Sentence Examples
- See you later, then.
- A few minutes later he walked down the hallway.
- Later, as they walked back to their room, Jonathan looked up at Carmen.
- She woke later and looked at the clock.
- It's hard to know what later generations will deem to be art.
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