: at some time subsequent to a given time : subsequently, afterward
one week later
they later regretted the decision
—often used with onexperience that will be useful later on
: worshipper
bibliolater
Examples of later in a Sentence
Adverb
I'll talk to you again later.
They later regretted the decision.
She returned several weeks later.
I saw him again later that morning.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
According to the club’s website, proposals to relocate to a former industrial site at Ashburton Grove were first announced in 1999, planning permission was granted in 2002 and building work began two years later.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Who knew that 25 years later, Singleton would show his coaching versatilty by winning a state title at the highest level with no true big man.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
The only recommendation that CDC makes is people who are taking care of those with measles, perhaps health care workers, might consider an additional booster later in life.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
She’s done plenty of gossiping with the other two, first with Kate while Laurie was in her room and later with Laurie when Kate was away.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
According to the club’s website, proposals to relocate to a former industrial site at Ashburton Grove were first announced in 1999, planning permission was granted in 2002 and building work began two years later.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Who knew that 25 years later, Singleton would show his coaching versatilty by winning a state title at the highest level with no true big man.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
The only recommendation that CDC makes is people who are taking care of those with measles, perhaps health care workers, might consider an additional booster later in life.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/later. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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