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Definition later in American English

later adjective

adjective
/ˈleɪtər/
1

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

Example

We can settle on the price at a later date.

Example

Is there a later performance?

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2

more recent, or more modern

Example

We are only able to repair later models.

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3

near the end of a period of time or the end of someone's life or career

Example

Charleton spent her later years in a retirement home.

Example

the later eleventh century

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Definition later in American English