Later (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Coming at a subsequent time or stage; "without ulterior argument"; "the mood posterior to".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The party will start at 8, but the music will begin later.
- I'll meet you at the restaurant, and we can discuss the details later.
- The later chapters of the book deal with more complex themes.
- The effects of the medication may not be apparent until later.
- The later years of her life were marked by a sense of peace and contentment.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The later stages of the project were more challenging than the initial ones.
- A later version of the software included several bug fixes and new features.
- The later years of her life were marked by declining health and mobility.
- In the later part of the 20th century, the city underwent significant urban renewal.
- The later effects of the medication were more severe than the initial side effects.