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Jesusengland Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Afterwards / Later

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What is the difference between Afterwards and Later?

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Hi, What is the difference between Afterwards and Later ? Ther's not always any difference. However, consider this.

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  • Hi, What is the difference between Afterwards and Later ?
  • Ther's not always any difference.
  • However, consider this.
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  • Yesterday, I went to the supermarket.
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Hi,
What is the difference between Afterwards and Later?

Ther's not always any difference. However, consider this.

1. Yesterday, I went to the supermarket. Afterwards, I went to the library.
2. Yesterday, I went to the supermarket. Later, I went to the library.

#1 usually suggests that going to the libra
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I'd say "afterwards" means directly after some mentioned event, while "later" may be any time after the present, or after some mentioned point in time.

The family enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner together. Afterwards, they all watched the football game on TV.

If it gets much later, we'll just have to assume they're not coming. (adjective)

I'll see you later. (adverb)
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