later

1 of 2

adverb

lat·​er ˈlā-tər 

: at some time subsequent to a given time : subsequently, afterward

one week later

they later regretted the decision

—often used with on

experience that will be useful later on

-later

2 of 2

noun combining form

: worshipper

bibliolater

Synonyms

Adverb

• after
• afterward
• afterwards
• latterly
• subsequently
• thereafter

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later confirmed to reporters that Musk had officially joined the administration. —Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025

The news comes on the heels of her death on Dec. 16 at age 84, which was confirmed by her family nearly three weeks later in January. —Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025

The only injury that Donnelly reported was a first responder who developed hypothermia while searching in the freezing cold water, but the person later recovered. —Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025

Under the terms of the deal, talks on the next phase are supposed to begin no later than Monday. —Mick Krever, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

see late entry 1

Noun combining form

French -latre, from Late Latin -latres, from Greek -latrēs; akin to Greek latron pay

First Known Use

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing later

• at a later/future date
• later on
• no/not later than
• see you (around/later)
• sooner or later
• sooner rather than later