adjective
- Near the end of a period of time.
- Specifically, near the end of the day.
- (usually not comparable) Associated with the end of a period.
- Not arriving until after an expected time.
- Not having had an expected menstrual period.
- Deceased, dead: used particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive. (Often used with "the"; see usage notes.)
- Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; departed, or gone out of office.
- Recent — relative to the noun it modifies.
- Of a star or class of stars, cooler than the sun.
adverb
- After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
- Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.
- Not long ago; just now.
Synonyms: erenow, freshly, belatedly
adverb
- Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).
- At some unspecified time in the future.
Synonyms: afterwards, hereafter, later on, someday
interjection
- See you later; goodbye.
Pronunciation
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Later is a 4-meaning word in English. Medium-length words often have several interesting anagrams.
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