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

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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 suspect was seen taking a cab at around 7 a.m. on the Upper West Side and at an uptown bus station about 45 minutes later, according to police. —Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024

Five months later, with conversations occurring throughout the offseason and only heating up Tuesday night, the deal became more of a reality. —Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024

Forty years later, Hindu Americans in public life are facing the same stereotypes in spades. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024

Biden did later name Tanden as his domestic policy adviser, a position that did not require Senate confirmation. —Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024

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