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later

He will finish his homework later.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Subsequent in time; occurring after a previous time or event: "Later" describes something that happens or exists after the present moment or after a specified time.
    • More advanced in time; belonging to a subsequent period: "Later" can refer to a more advanced stage in a sequence or development.

  2. Adverb:

    • Comparative form of 'late': "Later" means at a time after the present or after the time already mentioned.
    • At a subsequent time; afterward: "Later" indicates an action that will happen after the current moment.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • We can discuss this at a later date. (We can discuss this at a subsequent date.)
    • The later chapters of the book are more exciting. (The chapters that come afterward in the book are more exciting.)

  • Adverb:

    • She arrived later than expected. (She arrived at a time after the expected time.)
    • I'll finish my work later. (I will finish my work at some time in the future.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Later on": at a time in the future; after a delay.
    • I'm busy now, but I can help you later on.
  • "Sooner or later": eventually; at some unspecified future time.
    • If you keep practicing, sooner or later you will succeed.
Variants and Related Words
  • Late (adj/adv): happening or arriving after the expected time.
  • Latest (adj): superlative form of 'late'; most recent.
    • Have you heard the latest news?
  • Latter (adj): referring to the second of two things mentioned.
    • Between coffee and tea, I prefer the latter.
Synonyms
  • Afterward(s): at a later time.
  • Subsequently: after a particular thing has happened.
  • Eventually: in the end, especially after a long delay.
Related Phrases
  • See you later: a common farewell meaning "goodbye for now."
  • Catch you later: an informal way to say goodbye.
  • No later than: by a specific time at the latest.
    • Submit your report no later than Friday.
later

He will finish his homework later.

Adjective
  1. at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
    • the late phase of feudalism
    • a later symptom of the disease
    • later medical science could have saved the child
  2. coming at a subsequent time or stage
    • without ulterior argument
    • the mood posterior to
Adverb
  1. comparative of the adverb `late'
    • he stayed later than you did
  2. at some eventual time in the future
    • By and by he'll understand
    • I'll see you later
  3. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    • he apologized subsequently
    • he's going to the store but he'll be back here later
    • it didn't happen until afterward
    • two hours after that

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