“Late” vs. “Later”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 13, 2023
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The difference between “late” and “later”
- "Late" refers to something that has already happened but after the proper or expected time, while "later" refers to a future time that is yet to come.
- "Late" is used to describe a person or an event that is delayed or behind schedule, while "later" is used to refer to a future occurrence.
- "Late" can imply regret or frustration for a missed opportunity, while "later" implies an expectation or hope of something to come.
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What is the definition of “late” and “later”?
Late
- "Late" refers to being behind schedule or past the expected time.
- It can also mean arriving at a point in time after the designated or expected time.
- "Late" can also mean far on in time.
Later
- "Later" refers to a time that is yet to come.
- It can also mean at an unspecified time in the future.
- A person might choose to do something later or postpone it until another time.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Later” is the more popular variant on the web.
Late
2,280,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I woke up late and missed my early morning meeting.
- It's never too late to apologize and make things right.
- The laptop was released in the late 2010s.
More popular
Later
4,260,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Let's meet up later tonight and catch up.
- I can't do it now, but I'll get to it later.
- I have a meeting now, but I'll catch up with you later.
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