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

Almost a decade later, Garnett received a message from a friend, out of the blue. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Because of the voting-style nature of the awards, a restaurant might fall off the list one year only to return later. — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Adjective

Individual homeowners could still see their tax bills increase following property reassessments, even with limits put in place by the General Assembly at a later date. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

Even without the early lead, experts expected the later vote counts to swing for Raman, as those voters tend to be more liberal, younger, and working class. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing later

• sooner or later