after the time just mentioned or at some time in the future
I'll call you later this evening.
Three days later, the snow finally melted.
occurring toward the end of a period or after something else
In her later years, she moved to the countryside.
The later chapters of the book are more exciting.
used informally to say goodbye, meaning ‘see you later’
"Later!" he shouted as he left the party.
"Catch you later, guys," she said, grabbing her backpack.
arriving, happening, or done after the planned or expected time.
The train was late, so passengers waited on the platform.
Her late arrival to class surprised the teacher.
after the planned or expected time.
We arrived late at the theater and missed the opening scene.
Don't stay up late before an exam.
used before a person’s name to show that they are dead.
The late Professor Smith inspired many young scientists.
We visited the memorial of the late president.
occurring or existing near the end of a period or sequence.
In the late afternoon, the sky turned golden.
During the late 1990s, mobile phones became popular.
recently; in the recent past, especially in the expression “of late”.
People have been talking a lot about electric cars of late.
Crime rates have fallen of late in the city.
