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later

/ˈleɪ.tə(r)/

At a time in the future or after the present moment. It is also used to describe something that happens toward the end of a specific period.

Exemples

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1

I am busy now, so I will call you later.

I am busy now, so I will call you later.

2

The detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

The detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

3

See you later! Have a great day.

See you later! Have a great day.

Famille de mots

Nom
lateness
Adverbe
later
Adjectif
late
Apparenté
latecomer
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'After'. It ends with 'ter', just like 'La-ter'. They both point to a time following something else.

Quiz rapide

I can't talk right now; I will call you ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : later

Exemples

1

I am busy now, so I will call you later.

everyday

I am busy now, so I will call you later.

2

The detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

formal

The detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

3

See you later! Have a great day.

informal

See you later! Have a great day.

4

The researchers returned to this theory in later studies.

academic

The researchers returned to this theory in later studies.

5

We can discuss the budget later during the meeting.

business

We can discuss the budget later during the meeting.

Famille de mots

Nom
lateness
Adverbe
later
Adjectif
late
Apparenté
latecomer

Collocations courantes

later on at a later time
see you later a common way to say goodbye
sooner or later used to say that something will definitely happen
much later a long time after
later this week at some point before the week ends

Phrases Courantes

Better late than never

It is better to do something late than not at all.

Catch you later

An informal way to say goodbye.

Later life

The period when one is old.

Souvent confondu avec

later vs latter

Latter refers to the second of two things mentioned, while later refers to time.

later vs lately

Lately means 'recently' or 'in the last few days', whereas later means in the future.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'later' to indicate that an action will happen after the current time or after another event has finished. It can function as both an adverb and an adjective.

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Erreurs courantes

Many learners use 'lately' when they mean 'later'. Remember that 'lately' is about the past (recent events), while 'later' is about the future.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'After'. It ends with 'ter', just like 'La-ter'. They both point to a time following something else.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English word 'læt', meaning slow or weary, which evolved into the comparative form 'lætra'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a comparative of the adjective/adverb 'late'. Can be used as a standalone adverb at the end of a sentence. Commonly follows the preposition 'at a' when used as an adjective (e.g., at a later time).
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, 'See you later' is a standard social ritual for parting, even if there is no specific plan to meet again soon.

Quiz rapide

I can't talk right now; I will call you ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : later

Grammaire lie

Present Continuous: Negative and question forms A1
As Long As (Duration + Condition) A1
Inversion with 'Little did I know' C1

Expressions liées

save for later See you later Catch you later Talk to you later

Vocabulaire associé

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 delayed

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 future

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 soon

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 subsequent

Following or coming after something else in time or order. I...

Plus de mots sur Time

lifetime

A1

A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

Monday

A1

Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

A1

Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

A1

Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

A1

Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

A1

Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

A1

The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

A1

Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

A1

The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

A1

The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

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