Kilo Lingo

later

/ˈleɪ.tə/

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Translation

At a time after now, once a while has passed.

Word origin

From Old English laetra, the comparative of laet meaning late or slow.

Origin
Old English
Root
laetra

Examples

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"Later" means at a time after now.

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Here "later" means not now, but after a while.

others.

Here "later" means at a time after the others.

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This word is part of lesson 16.