Later — synonyms, later antonyms, definition

1. later (o)

after afterward behind below following herein after in back of infra subsequently

2. later (a)

after that afterwards ensuing following next posterior pursuing sequential subsequent subsequently succeeding successive thereafter

3. later (Adjective)

late more belated more former more previous more recent tardier ulterior earlier more middle

later (Adjective) — Coming at a subsequent time or stage. ex. "without later argument"

later (Adjective) — At or toward an end or late period or stage of development. ex. "a later symptom of the disease" ex. "later medical science could have saved the child"

later (Adjective) — Being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time. ex. "late evening" ex. "late 18th century" ex. "a late movie" ex. "took a late flight" ex. "had a late breakfast"

later (Adjective) — After the expected or usual time; delayed. ex. "I'm late for the plane" ex. "the train is late"

later (Adjective) — Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time. ex. "a late development" ex. "their late quarrel"

later (Adjective) — Having died recently. ex. "her late husband"

later (Adjective) — (linguistics) of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages. ex. "Late Greek"

later (Adjective) — (used especially of persons) of the immediate past. ex. "our late President is still very active"

Timing

4. later (Adverb)

by and by later on since

later (Adverb) — Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. ex. "he's going to the store but he'll be back here later" ex. "he apologized later on"

later (Adverb) — At some eventual time in the future. ex. "I'll see you later"

later (Adverb) — Comparative of the adverb 'late'. ex. "he stayed later than you did"

5. later (Interjection)

later (Interjection) — Goodbye and see you later.