later
1. coming at a subsequent time or stage (Freq. 16) - without ulterior argument - the mood posterior to • Syn: ulterior, posterior • Similar to: subsequent 2. 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 • Syn: late • Ant: early (for: late) • Similar to: advanced, tardive • Derivationally related forms: lateness (for: late)
1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time (Freq. 107) - 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 • Syn: subsequently, afterwards, afterward, after, later on • Derived from adjective: subsequent (for: subsequently) 2. at some eventual time in the future (Freq. 18) - By and by he'll understand - I'll see you later • Syn: by and by 3. comparative of the adverb 'late' - he stayed later than you did
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