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

And police later lost evidence related to what appeared to be blood in the apartment's bathroom. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

The officer who fired it was taken into custody a week later and charged with violent mutilation, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Adjective

Still, in later years, fans were more likely to see her in TV guest spots (most memorably, as Cybill Shepherd’s mom on Moonlighting and as Roz’s mom on Frasier) than on the big screen. — Gary Susman, Vanity Fair, 6 Oct. 2026

The defense also disputed whether statements made during later meetings with prosecutors were protected plea negotiations. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing later

• sooner or later