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adjective1. coming at a subsequent time or stage (Freq. 16)-
without ulterior argument
-the mood posterior to
• Similar to: ↑subsequent2. at or toward an end or late period or stage of development-the late phase of feudalism
-a later symptom of the disease
-later medical science could have saved the child
• Syn: ↑lateadverb1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time (Freq. 107)-he apologized subsequently
-he's going to the store but he'll be back here later
-it didn't happen until afterward
-two hours after that
• Syn: ↑subsequently, ↑afterwards, ↑afterward, ↑after, ↑later on• Derived from adjective: ↑subsequent (for: ↑subsequently)2. at some eventual time in the future (Freq. 18)-By and by he'll understand
-I'll see you later
• Syn: ↑by and by3. comparative of the adverb `late'-he stayed later than you did
Useful english dictionary. 2012.