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Meaning of later
adjective
- Near the end of a period of time. Example: It was late in the evening when we finally arrived.
- Specifically, near the end of the day. Example: It was getting late and I was tired.
- (usually not comparable) Associated with the end of a period. Example: Late Latin is less fully inflected than classical Latin.
- Not arriving until after an expected time. Example: Even though we drove as fast as we could, we were still late.
- Not having had an expected menstrual period. Example: I'm late, honey. Could you buy a test?
adverb
- After a deadline has passed, past a designated time. Example: We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.
- Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit. Example: Colonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party.
- Not long ago; just now.
adverb
- Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time). Example: I arrived later than my roommate.
- At some unspecified time in the future. Example: I wanted to do it now, but I’ll have to do it later.
interjection
- See you later; goodbye. Example: Later, dude.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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