Meaning & Definition of Later in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: After the expected, proper, or usual time.

  Example Sentence: I will call you later.

• Definition: At a subsequent time.

  Example Sentence: We will discuss this later.

• Definition: Afterwards; subsequently.

  Example Sentence: She left the meeting and joined us later.

• Definition: In the future; at a later date.

  Example Sentence: You can pay for the tickets later.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, comparative of late.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• See you later: A casual way to say goodbye, indicating you will meet again.
• Later on: At a time in the future.
• Later that day: Referring to a time after the current day.

Translations

• Spanish: más tarde

• French: plus tard

• German: später

• Russian: позже

Related Words

• late: Occurring or arriving after the usual time.

• latter: Relating to the second of two things mentioned.

Slang Meanings of later

• Meaning: Catch you on the flip side

  Example Sentence: I'll see you later—catch you on the flip side.

• Meaning: Deuces

  Example Sentence: I'm outta here, deuces!