Antonyms for later


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : lei-ter
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛɪ tər


Definition of later

Origin :
  • comparative of late. Meaning "farewell" is from 1954, U.S. slang, short for see you later.
  • adj coming after
  • adv happening after
Example sentences :
  • Later he involved himself in explanations that were both obscure and conflicting.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Perhaps my father might have put that in a bottle also at a later date.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "They needn't wait another day for me," Percival told him later.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • But if I join to you, I'll have to meet him sooner or later.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • "I'll see you later," said Grace, as they paused for a moment in front of Vinton's.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • Viviette, coming in later in hat and jacket, found him busily writing.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • I knew you would be falling in love sooner or later--only I hoped it would be later.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • During that ten days, and later, he adopted a systematic plan of work.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Shall I sing the chorus now or would you prefer to hear it later.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • They would be able to account for it to Jeff Rankin later on.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Synonyms for later

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