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Time Adjective Bre ˈleɪtə(R ˈleɪtər Discussed Detail Chapter
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later |
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(adjective) |
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BrE / ˈleɪtə(r) / NAmE / ˈleɪtər / |
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- 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 / - 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.
- near the end of a period of time, life, etc.
- the later part of the seventeenth century
- She found happiness in her later years.
- at some time in the future, even if you are not sure exactly when
- Sooner or later you will have to make a decision.
- 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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