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Later
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Simple meaning
What does Later mean?
Later means at a time after this one.
Dictionary definition
At a time after now or after another time.
Example sentences
Later in a sentence
easy
We can read the next chapter later.
medium
The later bus arrives after school ends.
hard
Later in the story, the character understands why the clue mattered.
Synonyms
Words like Later
afterwardat a later time
soon afternot long later
Antonyms
Opposite words
earlierbefore a certain time
nowat the present time
Word family
Later word family
Base word
later
adverb
later
At a time after now.
adjective
late
After the expected time.
adjective
latest
Most recent or most late.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does later mean?
Later means at a time after this one
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of later?
Earlier means before a certain time, which contrasts with later.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses later correctly?
This sentence uses later to mean at another time after now.
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