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
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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.
Origin and Etymology of later
see 1late
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Definition of -later
: worshipper bibliolater
Origin and Etymology of -later
French -latre, from Late Latin -latres, from Greek -latrēs; akin to Greek latron pay
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playDefinition of later for English Language Learners
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: at a time in the future : at a time following an earlier time
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