English · Adjectives
later
/ˈleɪtər/
[/ˈleɪtər/]
comparative of late
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'late'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more late than the other.
Example
The bus is later than usual today.
The bus is later than usual today.
Etymology
From 'late' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.