The Opposite(Antonym) of “earlier”
The antonyms of earlier are later and afterwards. The antonyms later and afterwards convey a sense of time that comes after the present or a specific point in time.
Explore all Antonyms of “earlier”
Definitions and Examples of later, afterwards
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
At a time in the future; after the present or a specific point in time.
Example
I will meet you later at the coffee shop.
At a later time; following an event or action.
Example
She went to the gym first, and afterwards, she went to the grocery store.
Key Differences: later vs afterwards
- 1Later refers to a specific time in the future, while afterwards refers to a time following an event or action.
- 2Later can be used as an adverb or adjective, while afterwards is only used as an adverb.
Effective Usage of later, afterwards
- 1Planning: Use later to indicate a specific time in the future.
- 2Narration: Use afterwards to describe events that occur after a specific action or event.
- 3Conversation: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations to clarify the timing of events or actions.
Remember this!
The antonyms later and afterwards convey a sense of time that comes after the present or a specific point in time. Use later to indicate a specific time in the future and afterwards to describe events that occur after a specific action or event. These antonyms can be used in planning, narration, and conversation to clarify the timing of events or actions.