Cool MateMeaning of Later
In simple words: After a time or at a future time.
Later in a sentence
- I will call you later when I finish my work.
- She said she would arrive later than expected.
- Let's discuss this topic later during the meeting.
- He promised to send the report later this afternoon.
- I was busy at that moment, but I'll see you later.
How to use Later
Used in both spoken and written English to indicate a time in the future. It is appropriate for casual conversations but can also be used in more formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'later' as 'lay-ter' - like how you lay something down to do it later.
Related words
Collocations with Later
- see you later
- later than expected
- talk about it later
Synonyms for Later
Opposites of Later
- sooner
- earlier
Common mistakes with Later
- Confused with 'latter' - 'later' refers to time, while 'latter' refers to the second of two items.
- Misused in phrases where 'after' would be more appropriate.
- Misspelled as 'latter' when referring to time.
Later appears in
Later in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لاحقاً
بعد فترة أو في وقت مستقبلي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পরে
কোনো সময়ের পরে বা ভবিষ্যতের কোনো সময়ে।
- GermanDeutsch
Später
Nach einer Zeit oder zu einer zukünftigen Zeit.
- SpanishEspañol
Más tarde
Después de un tiempo o en un momento futuro.
- Persianفارسی
بعداً
بعد از یک زمان یا در زمانی در آینده.
- FrenchFrançais
Plus tard
Après un moment ou à un moment futur.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बाद में
किसी समय के बाद या भविष्य में किसी समय।
- ItalianItaliano
Più tardi
Dopo un po' o in un momento futuro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Mais tarde
Depois de um tempo ou num futuro.
- RussianРусский
Позже
Через какое-то время или в будущем.
- Urduاردو
بعد میں
کسی وقت کے بعد یا مستقبل میں کسی وقت۔
- Chinese中文
稍后
在某个时间之后或未来的某个时间。
More words like Later
- AfterwardsB2
at a later time; after an event that has already been mentioned
- Subsequently
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
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Frequently asked questions about Later
What does Later mean?
After a time or at a future time.
What is the definition of Later?
at a time in the future; after the time you are talking about
How do you use Later in a sentence?
I will call you later when I finish my work.
Can you give another example of Later?
She said she would arrive later than expected.
What are synonyms for Later?
Common alternatives include afterwards, subsequently, after.
What is the opposite of Later?
Opposite meanings include sooner, earlier.
What words go with Later?
It commonly pairs with see you later, later than expected, talk about it later.
What are common mistakes when using Later?
Confused with 'latter' - 'later' refers to time, while 'latter' refers to the second of two items. Misused in phrases where 'after' would be more appropriate. Misspelled as 'latter' when referring to time.
How do you pronounce Later?
US: /["/ˈleɪtər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈleɪtə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Later?
Used in both spoken and written English to indicate a time in the future. It is appropriate for casual conversations but can also be used in more formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Later?
"Later" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.