What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “later”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “later”

The antonyms of later are earlier and before. These words are used to describe the sequence of events or time.

Explore all Antonyms of “later”

• earlier
• before

Definitions and Examples of earlier, before

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

earlier

Before the present time or a specified time.

Example

He woke up earlier than usual to catch the early morning train.

before

During the period of time preceding (a particular event, date, or time).

Example

I had met him before at a party.

Key Differences: earlier vs before

• 1. Earlier refers to a time that is before the present time or a specific time.
• 2. Before refers to a time that is preceding a particular event, date, or time.

Effective Usage of earlier, before

• 1. Use earlier to describe a time that is before the present time or a specific time.
• 2. Use before to describe a time that is preceding a particular event, date, or time.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of later are earlier and before. Use earlier to describe a time that is before the present time or a specific time, and use before to describe a time that is preceding a particular event, date, or time.