later

adverb/ˈleɪtə(r)/CEFR A1

পরে

Meaning

At a time after the present one.

Example sentences

  • I will call you later.আমি তোমাকে পরে ফোন করব।
  • He came later than the others.সে অন্যদের চেয়ে পরে এসেছিল।

A common mistake

The later part of the book is better. — See you latter.The latter part of the book is better. See you later.

later মানে পরে (সময়), latter মানে দুটির মধ্যে দ্বিতীয়টি। latter-এর বিপরীত former।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: afterwards

Antonyms: earlier

Similar words, and what each means

  • afterwards

    পরে, তারপর

    At a later time than the event already mentioned.

  • subsequent

    পরবর্তী, পরের

    Coming after something in time or order.

  • subsequently

    পরবর্তীকালে, তারপর

    Afterwards; later.

Other English words for “পরে

  • after

    Later than a particular time or event.

  • afterwards

    At a later time than the event already mentioned.

  • following

    Coming next, listed below, or after a particular event.

Opposite words

  • earlier

    আগে, পূর্বে; আগেকার

    Before the time mentioned, or nearer the beginning.

  • immediately

    অবিলম্বে, তৎক্ষণাৎ

    Right now, without any delay.

  • soon

    শীঘ্রই

    In a short time from now.

  • now

    এখন

    At this moment.

  • at once

    সাথে সাথে, তৎক্ষণাৎ; একসাথে

    Immediately, or at the same time.

  • previously

    পূর্বে, আগে

    At an earlier time.

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Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “later” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • সেই অনুপাতে
    • মূলত, প্রধানত
    • পরে
    • চিরকাল, চিরদিন
    Show the answer

    পরেlater (adverb) — পরে. At a time after the present one.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “later”?

    • sooner
    • secretly
    • afterwards
    • nowhere
    Show the answer

    afterwardsafterwards — পরে, তারপর. At a later time than the event already mentioned.

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