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later

/lˈeɪtɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adverb

  1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    “he apologized subsequently”
  2. at some eventual time in the future
    “By and by he'll understand”
  3. comparative of the adverb `late'
    “he stayed later than you did”

adjective

  1. coming at a subsequent time or stage
    “without ulterior argument”
  2. at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
    “the late phase of feudalism”

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