adv
later
LAY-tuh
adv
1
At a subsequent or future time.
"We can discuss this later."
"He arrived at the party later than everyone else."
intj
1
(informal) Used as a casual goodbye.
""Later!" she called as she jumped on her bike."
How to Use Later
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAfterward, at some point in the future — or, as an interjection, a breezy way to say goodbye.
When to use it
"Later" as a standalone goodbye is casual and mostly spoken.
Common pairings
sooner or later
see you later
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Etymology
From Old English lator, the comparative form of "late".