later

1 of 2

adverb

lat·​er ˈlā-tər 

: at some time subsequent to a given time : subsequently, afterward

one week later

they later regretted the decision

—often used with on

experience that will be useful later on

-later

2 of 2

noun combining form

: worshipper

bibliolater

Synonyms

Adverb

• after
• afterward
• afterwards
• latterly
• subsequently
• thereafter

Examples of later in a Sentence

Adverb

I'll talk to you again later.

They later regretted the decision.

She returned several weeks later.

I saw him again later that morning.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

The memo instructed New York prosecutors to cease further investigative actions until after the November election, leaving the door open for revisiting the case later. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025

Six months later, LaSota was released on bail but stopped showing up for court. —CBS News, 15 Feb. 2025

The British player Tara Moore, who was charged with an anti-doping violation later shown to be caused by contamination that took far longer to wind its way through, joined the chorus, as did her compatriot Liam Broady. —Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025

Chastain later praised the female characters in Franco’s films, describing them as challenging and more realistic than much of the work traditionally given to women on screen. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

see late entry 1

Noun combining form

French -latre, from Late Latin -latres, from Greek -latrēs; akin to Greek latron pay

First Known Use

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing later

• at a later/future date
• later on
• no/not later than
• see you (around/later)
• sooner or later
• sooner rather than later