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

Such is the fate that befalls Meta, whose shares fell as much as 10% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company missed earnings due to costs ballooning 55% (Meta’s stock later recovered some ground and was down 7%). — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Ten years later, China is still running scared of the decision. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Adjective

Vought, the White House budget chief, told reporters it should be handled at a later date. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026

Boo birds rained down at various points, and the stands started to thin out in the later innings. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Phrases Containing later

• sooner or later