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at a time following the current or mentioned moment, without specifying exactly when
- He asked me to return his call later.
- She will finish her homework later tonight.
- They decided to start their trip later in the morning.
- We’ll discuss the details later when everyone is available.
- We can always add more people to the project later.
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at some time after a specific moment or event
- She went to the store, and later, she met up with her friends.
- He made the decision hastily, but he later regretted it.
- One week later, they finally received the confirmation email.
- She forgot her umbrella and later got caught in the rain.
- He didn’t understand the lesson at first but later grasped the concept.
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at a time following the present or an earlier time compared to another
- She arrived later than expected due to heavy traffic.
- The train arrived later than it was scheduled, causing delays for passengers.
- She submitted her assignment later than everyone else in the class.
- I left work later than I had hoped, so I missed the bus.
- They showed up later than agreed, making us wait an extra hour.