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[ ˈleɪtər ]

Adverb / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

time

Happening or done after the expected, proper, or usual time.

Synonyms

behind schedule, belated, delayed, tardy

Examples of usage

  • A later train arrived at the station.
  • I apologize for my late arrival.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #263, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.