Later
Adverb
UK
/ˈleɪ.tər/
US
/ˈleɪ.tɚ/
Definition
After a period of time.
Example
"I will see you later."
"He finished his homework later because he was tired after school."
"The weather became better later in the day, so they went for a walk."
Explanation
Later means after a period of time. For example, I will call you later, meaning not now, but sometime afterwards. It can also compare time, like in she arrived later than her friend. People use “later” to talk about things that happen in the future, but not immediately.