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We got it later vs We got it afterwards

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They both mean that something was obtained or understood at a later time. There is no significant difference in meaning between 'we got it later' and 'we got it afterwards.'

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 956 views

We got it later

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something was obtained or understood at a later time.

Examples:

  • We didn't understand the joke at first, but we got it later.
  • I couldn't find my keys in the morning, but I got them later in the day.
  • Sep 17, 2015 ... @ethomson @shanselman @scottgu @github this is a small run because we weren't sure about permission. We got it later. 0 retweets 0 likes.
  • Sep 11, 2015 ... @Takeabow_19 It would be pretty sweet if we got it later on today :3. 0 retweets 0 favorites. Reply. Retweet. Retweeted. Favorite. Favorited.
  • Dec 21, 2009 ... And the money never confess you. And it's hard but you understand. We got it later that's why I hustle man. You say we never get no time alone
  • We were so very amused as to why they would bother going that far as to make Jesus a stuffed doll, so we got it. Later finding that under his robe there was ...

Alternatives:

  • we understood it later
  • we obtained it later
  • we got it at a later time
  • we got it afterward

We got it afterwards

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something was obtained or understood at a later time.

Examples:

  • She didn't see the message immediately, but she got it afterwards.
  • The package arrived late, but we got it afterwards.
  • Feb 28, 2014 ... I don't know if that was intentional, to say the next record is gonna be called Tomorrow's Hits, or if we got it afterwards [and said] “It's right there.
  • Aug 31, 2014 ... ... they have garnished your check, and no, they didn't send or contact us with any advance notice before they garnished, we got it afterwards.
  • I think she originally came with a baby bottle for this, at least I had one for her, but I don't anymore and I can't remember if it came with her or we got it afterwards.

Alternatives:

  • we understood it afterwards
  • we obtained it afterwards
  • we got it at a later time
  • we got it later

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