Later and Then

Later

Later adverb - Following in time or place.
Usage example: we're going to go to the mall later on

Then is a synonym for later in subsequently topic. In some cases you can use "Then" instead the word "Later" as an adverb or an adjective.

Then

Then adverb - In addition to what has been said.
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Later is a synonym for then in next topic. You can use "Later" instead the word "Then" as an adverb or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as before.
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