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Definition later in American English

later adverb

adverb
/ˈleɪtər/
1

at some time in the future, or after the time that you have been talking about

Example

I expect her home later.

Example

He dropped out of school and disappeared two weeks later.

Example

We can schedule an appointment for later in the week.

Example

The court's ruling was later overturned.

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Definition later in American English