1. at a time in the future; after the present time
2. at a time after a specified or implied time

1. happening or existing at a time after something else; more recent

1. goodbye; see you later
Usage: informal

Examples

• I’ll call you later tonight.
• She arrived ten minutes later than expected.
• We can discuss this later in the meeting.
• His later works were more experimental.
• The later chapters of the book are more interesting.
• Later! I’ll see you tomorrow.
• They moved to a larger house in their later years.