Late and Later

Late

Late adverb - After the due, usual, or proper time.
Usage example: she has a habit of arriving late for everything

Later is a synonym for late. In some cases you can use "Later" instead the word "Late" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: lately, lateness

Later

Later adjective - Being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else.
Usage example: the details of the plan will be filled in at a later date

Late is a synonym for later. You can use "Late" instead the word "Later" as an adjective or an adverb.
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