later

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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 of later

Adverb

• subsequent
• ensuing

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

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency in a national address on Wednesday night, and later said 32 people were killed and 700 were injured, according to Reuters. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 June 2026

Family set to announce reward Weeks later, with no leads or arrests in the case, one theory is gaining traction with the victim's family. — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 25 June 2026

The person had been taken to University Hospital in Columbia but later died from injuries suffered in the crash. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

The Heat will then, like every NBA team, play at least five games in Las Vegas Summer league that will be held from July 9-19, with that full game schedule expected to be announced later this week. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

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

Rhymes for later

• cater
• crater
• frater
• freighter
• gator
• grater
• accelerator
• accumulator
• adjudicator
• administrator
• appropriator
• articulator