later UK /ˈleɪ.tə/US /ˈleɪ.tɚ/adjective 3adverb 3 adjective3 •coming after something else in timeThe Victorian era is a later period of English history than the Elizabethan era. •At some time in the future.The meeting was adjourned to a later date. •Coming afterward in distance (following an antecedent distance as embedded within an adverbial phrase)I felt some leg pain during the first mile of my run and I strained my calf two miles later. adverb3 •Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).My roommate arrived first. I arrived later.I arrived later than my roommate. •At some unspecified time in the future.I wanted to do it now, but I’ll have to do it later. •(Singlish) What if (something problematic or unanticipated happens); if not (something undesirable will happen).Later you fall asleep how?
