later

adverb
UK: /ˈleɪtər/
US: /ˈleɪtər/

  1. After the present time; at a time in the future.

    1. I'll call you later. [ ] [ ]
    2. She decided to address the issue later, after gathering more information and reflecting on the potential consequences. [ ] [ ]

  2. After a particular time, or after something else has happened.

    1. We ate dinner, and later we watched a movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. The initial symptoms were mild; however, later they escalated to require immediate medical intervention. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

then next subsequently afterward
later adjective

  1. Nearer the end of a period of time.

    1. See you later! [ ] [ ]
    2. Later in the investigation, they uncovered crucial evidence that changed the entire direction of the case. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "later" in English means: After the present time; at a time in the future., After a particular time, or after something else has happened..

The phonetic transcription of "later" is /ˈleɪtər/ in British English and /ˈleɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "later": then, next, subsequently, afterward.

Example usage of "later": "I'll call you later.". More examples on the page.