Meaning of later in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈleɪdər/

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1. Adverb

   later

   Definitions

   1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

   Examples

   • « 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 »
2. 2. at some eventual time in the future

   Examples

   • « By and by he'll understand »
   • « I'll see you later »
3. 3. comparative of the adverb `late'

   Examples

   • « he stayed later than you did »