Difference between Later and Late

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: Every difficulty slurred over will be a ghost to disturb your repose later on.

Late

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Near the end of a period of time.Specifically, near the end of the day.Associated with the end of a period.Not arriving until after an expected time.Deceased, dead: (Often used with ; see usage notes.)Recent -- relative to the noun it modifies.

Example sentence: It's never too late to have a happy childhood.