see you later
A phrase used at parting, and not necessarily implying that the person being addressed will be seen later by the speaker.
later
UK /ˈleɪ.tə/ US /ˈleɪ.tə/
intj 1
Definitions
intj
1
See you later; goodbye.
Later, dude.
Collocations
5ADJ.
due, rich, sooner, usual
We finished the project later than usual because of unexpected complications.
VERB + LATER
back, call, come, crumbled, cry, die, get, go
She called me later to apologize for missing our lunch appointment.
LATER + NOUN
dude, life, water
I'll see you later, dude, when you finish your shift at work.
PREP.
in, on, than, up
I'll come back to this project later on when I have more time available.
ADV.
again
I forgot my keys at work, but thankfully my colleague brought them by later again.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adverb — happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
- subsequently
- afterwards
- afterward
- after
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
shoot first and ask questions later
To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation.
bi now, gay later
A slogan suggesting that bisexual people tend to become exclusively homosexual later in life.
One of the most common misconceptions about bisexuality is that it's some kind of stepping-stone on the way to coming out "all the way," as gay and/or lesbian. This pernicious ster
Example Bank
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Later, dude.
Wiktionary02
Could you call again later, please?
Tatoeba · #182403
Smile now, cry later!
Tatoeba · #182704
Sooner or later, you will regret your idleness.
Tatoeba · #1590005
You'll learn how to do it sooner or later.
Tatoeba · #1590106
We must die sooner or later.
Tatoeba · #22812Usage Notes
i Register
In some senses, later is marked as slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.
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