later
adverbat a time after now or after something else
Later = late: after now.
Later vs latter
They look alike, but only latter points back at the second of two things already mentioned.
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Quick answer
Later means at a time after now. Latter means the second of two things you just mentioned.
latter
adjective and nounthe second of two things already mentioned
The latter is the last of the two.
The difference at a glance
| Word | Type | Means | Example | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| later | adverb | at a time after now or after something else | I'll call you later. | |
| latter | adjective and noun | the second of two things already mentioned | I like tea and coffee, but I prefer the latter. |
See each one in a sentence
adverb
later
Examples
I'll call you later.
She arrived two hours later.
Common mistake
Not: See you latter!
Say: See you later!
A time after now is later.
adjective and noun
latter
Examples
I like tea and coffee, but I prefer the latter.
Of the two options, the latter is cheaper.
Common mistake
Not: Of tea and coffee, I prefer the later.
Say: Of tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
The second of two things is the latter.
Pick the right word
Fill the gap
Read the sentence, then choose the word that fits.
Now use them yourself
Write or say two sentences, one with each word, in a real conversation.