LATER
/ΛleΙͺtΙ/
5
Scrabble
6
WWF
L(1) A(1) T(1) E(1) R(1)
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Definition
/ΛleΙͺtΙ/
adjective
- Near the end of a period of time.“It was late in the evening when we finally arrived.”
- Specifically, near the end of the day.“It was getting late and I was tired.”
- (usually not comparable) Associated with the end of a period.“Late Latin is less fully inflected than classical Latin.”
adverb
- After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.“We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.”
- Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.“Colonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party.”
- Not long ago; just now.
adverb
- Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).“I arrived later than my roommate.”
- At some unspecified time in the future.“I wanted to do it now, but Iβll have to do it later.”
interjection
- See you later; goodbye.“Later, dude.”
Source: Wiktionary