Difference between Future and Later

What is the difference between Future and Later?

Future as an adjective is having to do with or occurring in the future. while Later as an adjective is near the end of a period of time.

Future

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced. Something that will happen in moments yet to come. (grammatical terminology): verb tense used to talk about events that will happen in the future. future tense (plural) Commodities or stocks bought or sold with the understanding that they will be delivered at a date beyond the current one.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having to do with or occurring in the future.

Later

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).At some unspecified time in the future.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: See you later; goodbye.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Near the end of a period of time.Coming afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).At some time in the future.

Example sentence: Preparation for old age should begin not later than one's teens. A life which is empty of purpose until 65 will not suddenly become filled on retirement.

We hope you now know whether to use Future or Later in your sentence.

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