In order and Later on

In order

In order adjective - In a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement.

Later on and in order are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Later on" instead an adverb phrase "In order".

Later on

Later on adverb - Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.
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Synonyms for Later on

In order and later on are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In order" instead an adverb phrase "Later on".

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  • Literature / Skulduggery Pleasant Later on in The Dying of the Light, Valkyrie pretends to be Darquesse and challenges the Alternate Universe Mevolent in order to lure him into a trap.
  • Series / Oz Chris Keller is originally sent to make Tobias like him in order to hurt him emotionally later on but ends up actually falling for him instead and turning on the plot's mastermind Vern Shillinger.
    Source: Series / Oz
  • Later on, the Shah added musketeers and artillery in order to keep up with the Ottomans.
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