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单词 later
释义

later

1 of 2

adverb

lat·​er ˈlā-tər How to pronounce later (audio)
: at some time subsequent to a given time : subsequently, afterward
one week later
they later regretted the decision
often used with on
experience that will be useful later on

-later

2 of 2

noun combining form

: worshipper
bibliolater

Synonyms

Adverb

  • after
  • ensuing
  • posterior
  • subsequent
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Example Sentences

Adverb I'll talk to you again later. They later regretted the decision. She returned several weeks later. I saw him again later that morning.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
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Word History

Etymology

Adverb

see late entry 1

Noun combining form

French -latre, from Late Latin -latres, from Greek -latrēs; akin to Greek latron pay

First Known Use

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

later 1 of 2

adverb

as in after
following in time or place we're going to go to the mall later on

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • after
  • afterward
  • thereafter
  • afterwards
  • subsequently
  • next
  • soon
  • then
  • latterly
  • since
  • hereafter
  • thereupon
  • infra
  • hereinbelow
  • presently
  • by and by

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • earlier
  • before
  • previously
  • ahead
  • beforehand
  • anteriorly
  • formerly
  • afore
  • antecedently
  • heretofore
  • theretofore
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later

2 of 2

adjective

as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else the details of the plan will be filled in at a later date

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • subsequent
  • after
  • ensuing
  • latest
  • late
  • latter
  • delayed
  • behind
  • posterior
  • following
  • final
  • last
  • closing
  • eventual
  • concluding
  • belated
  • terminal
  • slow
  • ultimate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • previous
  • prior
  • former
  • early
  • precedent
  • fore
  • preceding
  • foregoing
  • anterior
  • premature
  • antecedent
  • advanced
  • advance
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