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
• ensuing
• posterior
• subsequent

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 yield on the 10-year Treasury inched higher ahead of economic data later in the week. —Abid Ali, CNBC, 23 July 2024

Filming for season 4 began in January in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games and later wrapped in France. —Lexi Carson, Variety, 22 July 2024

Turner, who was present at Kingston’s home at the time of the raid, was taken into custody, while Kingston was later arrested without incident during a live performance in California. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 July 2024

The gunman ran away but was later arrested near a cafe, according to HINA. —Radina Gigova, CNN, 22 July 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