Later meaning

WebDefinition of later in Essential American English Dictionary later adjective us / ˈleɪ·t̬ər/ after some time: I arranged it for a later date. more recent: I’m not so familiar with his later …
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WebLater definition: Subsequently; afterward. Often used with on .
WebSynonyms for LATER: afterwards, afterward, after, thereafter, subsequently, soon, next, then; Antonyms of LATER: earlier, before, previously, ahead, beforehand, anteriorly, …
Web1 a : belonging to a subsequent time or period : more recent the latter stages of growth b : of or relating to the end in their latter days c : recent, present affected by latter calamities 2 : …
latter (adj.) Old English lætra "slower," comparative of læt "late" (see late (adj.)). Meaning "belonging to a subsequent period" is from c. 1200. Sense of "that has …
Webnear or towards the end of something: Building of the new library should begin in the latter part of next year. In the latter stages of the fight he began to tire. Opposite former Fewer …
WebThe latter happens or exists after something else; or toward the end of something, as opposed to the beginning. These words are similar but not synonyms or interchangeable. …
WebLater means at a time subsequent to the current time when used as an adverb. Latter means relating to the end or most recent when used as an adjective. A good way to …
Weblater on definition: 1. at a time in the future, or after the time you have mentioned: 2. at a time in the future, or…. Learn more.
later on: [idiom] at a time in the future or following an earlier time.
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