a subsequent era; (in plural) future generations.

A subsequent day; a later period; (in plural) later or future times; aftertimes; posterity.

figurative and in extended use. The time immediately following a particular event.

A later or future year. Usually in plural.

Of time: the other side of, the time after. Obsolete or dialect.

A time which comes later; a future time; spec. the afterlife. Also in early use: †the later part of something (obsolete). Cf. afterwards, n.

A period of time following any incident or act; a later or subsequent moment; a later hour of the day. Cf. after hours, n.

That which follows; subsequent time or existence; the future. Frequently in opposition to before.