Synonyms of later

later 1 of 2

adverb

ˈlā-tər 

as in afterward

following in time or place

we're going to go to the mall later on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• afterward
• after
• thereafter
• subsequently
• soon
• next
• then
• latterly
• since
• hereafter
• thereupon
• by and by
• infra
• presently
• hereinbelow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• earlier
• before
• previously
• ahead
• beforehand
• anteriorly
• formerly
• afore
• antecedently
• heretofore
• theretofore

later

2 of 2

adjective

ˈlā-tər 

as in subsequent

being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else

the details of the plan will be filled in at a later date

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subsequent
• ensuing
• after
• late
• latest
• latter
• posterior
• final
• last
• eventual
• following
• delayed
• concluding
• behind
• belated
• slow
• closing
• terminal
• ultimate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• previous
• prior
• former
• early
• precedent
• fore
• foregoing
• anterior
• preceding
• premature
• advanced
• antecedent
• advance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of later

Adverb

Earley, meanwhile, joined Disney in 2019 as part of the 21st Century Fox deal (Walden also joined the company in that deal), serving in a number of roles, including president of Hulu, and later adding Disney+ to his purview. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Granoff was the one who made the bold decision to secure a trove of Monet’s later works made in Giverny from his son, Michel, when few others in France were interested. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Adjective

Nuclear construction moves ahead The early excavation work is intended to establish the stable foundation conditions required for later plant construction. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

The way counselors think about mental health support in later life has also evolved since the early 2000s. — Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing later

• sooner or later