later
Simple Definition of later
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: at a time in the future : at a time following an earlier time
Full Definition of later
: 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>
Examples of later in a sentence
I'll talk to you again later.
They later regretted the decision.
She returned several weeks later.
I saw him again later that morning.
13th Century
First Known Use of later
13th century
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Definition of -later
: worshiper <bibliolater>
Origin and Etymology of -later
French -latre, from Late Latin -latres, from Greek -latrēs; akin to Greek latron pay
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