Words / A2

LAYT-uh/ˈleɪtə/

Later means after now or after the time you mentioned: see you later, later this week, three days later. Late is the adjective (a late train); lately means recently. Latest is the most recent: the latest news. Do not confuse later with latter (the second of two things named). See you later is a set goodbye.

Meaning

After the present time, or after the time mentioned.

Examples

• “I will call you later this evening.”
• “We can talk about it later.”
• “She arrived two hours later than planned.”

Good to know

later = after now. late = not on time. lately = recently. latest = most recent.

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