Well texting someone yesterday. They stated,
I will be over Later.
Does this imply they will be there later in the week? Or later that day?
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7It usually means "later in the day" (depending on time of day) but it is ambiguous, it just means "after now"...– PeterCommented Feb 14, 2016 at 16:38
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2As @Peter says. If it were not the same day, one would more likely say "tomorrow morning" or another date referencing word.– user3169Commented Feb 14, 2016 at 19:02
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When I first visited Australia in the 80s, I found it odd that people would use "see you later" as a general purpose leaving phrase, even if there was no expectation that we'd see each other again that day.– Colin FineCommented Feb 15, 2016 at 0:57
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1@Colin do they have alligators in Australia, or is it crocodiles? 😄– laugh salutes Monica CCommented Feb 15, 2016 at 18:15
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"Later" means at a time in the near future; soon.
So "I will be over later" means "I will be over in the near future (soon)".
As @Peter commented this usually refers to some time after now.
Consider these expressions:
- Later!
- See you later!
answered Jun 26, 2017 at 13:46
