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Word later
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈleɪtə(r) / NAmE / ˈleɪtər /
Example
  • this is discussed in more detail in a later chapter.
  • the match has been postponed to a later date.
  • the later part of the seventeenth century
  • she found happiness in her later years.
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later

(adjective)BrE / ˈleɪtə(r) / NAmE / ˈleɪtər /
  1. coming after something else or at a time in the future
    • This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter.
    • The match has been postponed to a later date.
  2. near the end of a period of time, life, etc.
    • the later part of the seventeenth century
    • She found happiness in her later years.
  3. at some time in the future, even if you are not sure exactly when
    • Sooner or later you will have to make a decision.
  4. after a short time rather than after a long time
    • We urged them to sort out the problem sooner rather than later.
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