Later (Adverb)
Meaning 1
At some eventual time in the future; "By and by he'll understand"; "I'll see you later".
Examples
- I'll meet you at the park later and we can walk to the movies together.
- She said she would call me later to discuss the details of the project.
- I'm busy now, but I'll get back to you later with an answer.
- We can talk about it later, let's focus on the task at hand for now.
- I'll see you later, I have to go pick up my sister from the airport.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Comparative of the adverb `late'; "he stayed later than you did".
Examples
- She arrived later than her sister, who had been waiting for over an hour.
- He stayed later than you did, and we had a chance to talk about the project.
- The store closes later on Fridays, so we can still make it if we hurry.
- I'll meet you later at the park, after I finish my errands.
- The concert started later than scheduled, but the band played an extra-long set.
Meaning 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".
Examples
- She left for the movies earlier, but her brother said he'd meet her there later.
- The flowers will bloom later in the spring, after the snow has melted.
- They went to a movie after dinner, but he had to leave later to get some rest.
- It didn't start raining here until later in the evening, long after we finished the picnic.
- Her exam is today, but she won't receive the results until much later in the week.