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"later on." vs "later."

Both "later on" and "later" are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Later on" is used to refer to a point in time that is further in the future, while "later" is more general and can refer to any time after the current moment.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1226 views

"later on."

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a point in time that is further in the future.

Use "later on" when you want to specify a time that is further ahead in the future. For example, "I will call you later on this evening."

Examples:

  • We can discuss this matter later on.
  • Later on, I realized my mistake.
  • Let's meet up later on in the week.
  • I'll finish the report later on.
  • Later on, we can decide what to do next.

Alternatives:

  • subsequently
  • afterwards
  • at a later time
  • eventually
  • in the future

"later."

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to any time after the current moment.

Use "later" when you want to refer to a time that is after the current moment without specifying a specific point in the future. For example, "I will do it later."

Examples:

  • I'll call you later.
  • Let's talk later.
  • We can discuss this later.
  • I'll finish the report later.
  • Later, we can decide what to do next.
  • If your emotions say "now," your head's got to say "later."
  • "Later." "Another time."
  • It's "later." Are you sure?
  • You said "later."

Alternatives:

  • afterwards
  • subsequently
  • at a later time
  • eventually
  • in the future

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