later

The word “later” has 2 syllables: la-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈleɪtər/


What is synonym and antonym for later?

In the thesaurus, “later” has 9 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for later along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for later

  • after
  • afterward
  • afterwards
  • again
  • ensuing
  • next
  • subsequent
  • subsequently
  • thereafter

Antonyms for later

  • ahead
  • before
  • earlier
  • early
  • former
  • precedent
  • previous
  • previously
  • prior

Meanings of later

  • adjective
    1. Near the end of a period of time.
    2. Specifically, near the end of the day.
    3. (usually not comparable) Associated with the end of a period.
    4. Not arriving until after an expected time.
    5. Not having had an expected menstrual period.
    6. Deceased, dead: used particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive. (Often used with "the"; see usage notes.).
    7. Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; departed, or gone out of office.
    8. Recent — relative to the noun it modifies.
    9. Of a star or class of stars, cooler than the sun.
  • adverb
    1. After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
    2. Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.
    3. Not long ago; just now.
    4. Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).
    5. At some unspecified time in the future.
  • interjection
    1. See you later; goodbye.

Example Sentences

  • We can discuss the details of the project later when everyone is available.
  • She promised to call me later in the evening after her meeting.
  • If you’re busy now, we can always meet later this week.
  • I forgot to bring my notes, but I’ll email them to you later.
  • The movie starts now, but we can watch it later if you prefer.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to later, such as: after, afterward, afterwards, again, ahead, before, earlier.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • consecutive
  • consecutively
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  • repeatedly
  • running
  • successive
  • successively
  • together

gage

  • agreement
  • assurance
  • certificate
  • collateral
  • contract
  • deposit
  • guarantee
  • insurance
  • mitt
  • pledge
  • security
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gages

  • agreement
  • assurance
  • certificate
  • collateral
  • contract
  • deposit
  • guarantee
  • guarantees
  • insurance
  • mitt
  • pledges
  • securities
  • security
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late

  • advanced
  • asleep
  • behind
  • belated
  • cold
  • dead
  • deceased
  • delayed
  • delinquent
  • departed
  • erstwhile
  • eventually
  • evolved
  • extinct
  • fallen
  • former
  • fresh
  • gone
  • high
  • higher
  • improved
  • just
  • last-minute
  • lately
  • later
  • latish
  • low
  • newly
  • now
  • old
  • once
  • other
  • past
  • previous
  • recent
  • recently
  • slow
  • slowly
  • sometime
  • tardy

nearest

  • adjacent
  • affectionate
  • approximate
  • closest
  • confidential
  • convenient
  • cozy
  • direct
  • equidistant
  • inner
  • innermost
  • later
  • loving
  • middle
  • near
  • nearby
  • next-door
  • recent
  • warm

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