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

Five years later, the median home value had risen by 60.4%, reaching $485,052 in November 2024. —Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Two plays later, kicker Jake Moody badly shanked his attempt wide left, something Kyle Shanahan was still steamed about after the game. —Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024

Three hours later, the chair was hustled from the building, and Cohen followed soon afterward. —Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024

The ring came several months later while the couple vacationed in the Azores Islands. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 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