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

But Johnson was emphatic that the bones in place are good enough for the Bears to arrive sooner than later. —Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025

Minutes later, a meteorite pummeled the walkway — exactly where Velaidum had been standing — and a Ring doorbell camera captured the entire incident on video. —Jackie Wattles, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025

Apple Intelligence works on the iPhone 15 Pro or later, Macs and iPads with an M-series chip, and the latest iPad mini. —Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025

Twenty minutes later, his iPad and his Apple Watch last showed him near Mount Jefferson, which is around 50 miles northeast of Tonopah and 281 miles northwest of Las Vegas. —Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Jan. 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