See you later vs see you soon

Both 'see you later' and 'see you soon' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are used to say goodbye with the intention of meeting again in the near future. The choice between the two depends on the level of immediacy in the next meeting.

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See you later

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to say goodbye with the intention of meeting again in the near future.

This phrase is used to bid farewell with the expectation of seeing the person again at a later time, without specifying exactly when. It implies a more distant future meeting.

Examples:

I have to go now. See you later!
See you later, alligator!
See you later, I'll call you tomorrow.
I'll see you later at the party.
See you later, have a great day!

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Last updated: November 15, 2024

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Mar 14, 2024 ... If I use the flute to tell one of my already befriended dinos "see you later" while they are in the wild, will they come back to the ranch ...
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Sep 10, 2022 ... 48 votes, 21 comments. I just learned the phrase à tout à l'heure. I'm wondering if there's something equivalent to "See you later alligator ...
Jan 18, 2016 ... Christon Gray - Open Door (See You Later) (Audio). 824K views · 8 years ago ...more. Christon Gray. 18.4K. Subscribe. 9.5K. Share.
Nov 26, 2019 ... 19 votes, 33 comments. I have lived in Spain for two months now and I realise I can't really grasp their "see you later" thing.
Jul 24, 2023 ... The Band CAMINO - See You Later (rehearsal take) · Comments48.
Jun 12, 2021 ... Daily Song Discussion #100: See You Later. This is the twenty-third track from Elliott Smith's first compilation album, New Moon, originally ...

Alternatives:

see you soon
see you in a bit
see you shortly
see you in a while
see you in a moment

see you soon

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to say goodbye with the intention of meeting again in the near future.

This phrase is used to bid farewell with the expectation of seeing the person again soon, without specifying an exact time frame. It implies a more immediate future meeting.

Examples:

I have to go now. See you soon!
See you soon, take care!
See you soon, I'll text you later.
I'll see you soon for lunch.
See you soon, have a safe trip!

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6 days ago ... see you soon meaning: 1. used for saying goodbye to someone you are going to meet again soon: 2. used for saying goodbye…. Learn more.

Alternatives:

see you later
see you in a bit
see you shortly
see you in a while
see you in a moment

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