Later: meaning, definitions and examples
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later
[ ˈleɪtər ]
time
At some time in the future; subsequently.
Synonyms
after, afterwards, eventually, subsequently
Examples of usage
- I will call you later.
- Let's discuss this later when we have more information.
Translations
Translations of the word "later" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais tarde
🇮🇳 बाद में
🇩🇪 später
🇮🇩 nanti
🇺🇦 пізніше
🇵🇱 później
🇯🇵 後で (あとで)
🇫🇷 plus tard
🇪🇸 más tarde
🇹🇷 daha sonra
🇰🇷 나중에
🇸🇦 لاحقاً
🇨🇿 později
🇸🇰 neskôr
🇨🇳 稍后 (shāo hòu)
🇸🇮 kasneje
🇮🇸 seinna
🇰🇿 кейін
🇬🇪 გვიან
🇦🇿 sonra
🇲🇽 más tarde
Word origin
The word 'later' originated from the Middle English word 'latter', which means 'occurring at a time subsequent to a given time'. Over time, the word evolved to 'later' in modern English. It has been used to indicate time sequence and delay in various contexts throughout history.
See also: late, latecomer, lately, lateness, latest, prelate.