Later Definition
later
adverb
- happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently"; "he's going to the store but he'll be back here later"; "it didn't happen until afterward"; "two hours after that"
- at some eventual time in the future; "By and by he'll understand"; "I'll see you later"
- comparative of the adverb `late'; "he stayed later than you did"
adjective
- coming at a subsequent time or stage; "without ulterior argument"; "the mood posterior to"
- at or toward an end or late period or stage of development; "the late phase of feudalism"; "a later symptom of the disease"; "later medical science could have saved the child"
"Later" in song lyrics
See how later is used in real songs:
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"Get it now there may not be a later"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Talkin -
"It's now 1984, five hundred years later"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"He'll do ya know and see ya later"
2nd II None — The Life of a Player
Words that rhyme with later
Usage tips for "later"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "later" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for later to find words that pair well.