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Synonyms & Antonyms of later
(Entry 1 of 2)
following in time or place
- we're going to go to the mall later on
Synonyms for later
- after,
- afterward
- (or afterwards),
- latterly,
- subsequently,
- thereafter
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- afore
- [chiefly dialect],
- ahead,
- antecedently,
- anteriorly,
- before,
- beforehand,
- earlier,
- previously
later
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of later (Entry 2 of 2)
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
- the details of the plan will be filled in at a later date
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The first known use of later was in the 13th century
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