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Synonyms of later

5 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for later is afterwards. Other synonyms of later are someday. The opposite of later is earlier.

Synonyms and similar words for later

adverbAfterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).

  • afterwardsAt a later or succeeding time; after that;.

adverbAt some unspecified time in the future.

  • later onAt some time in the future; subsequently; later.

adverbWhat if (something problematic or unanticipated happens); if not (something undesirable will...

  • sekaliWhat if, lest (something problematic or unanticipated happens).

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Opposite of later

adverbMore antonyms

  • earlierPreviously; before now; sooner.

adverbAntonym(s) of “At some unspecified time in the future”.

Meaning of later

  1. adverb Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).
  2. adverb At some unspecified time in the future.
  3. adverb What if (something problematic or unanticipated happens); if not (something undesirable will happen).

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Questions about synonyms of later

What is another word for later?
Later has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as afterwards and someday.
What is the opposite of later?
The opposite of later is earlier. Other antonyms of later are once.
What does later mean?
Later means afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).

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