No, “later” is not a preposition. It is primarily an adverb and can also function as an adjective.
Uses of “Later”:
- As an Adverb (Indicating time, meaning “after the present moment” or “after a certain time”)
- We will visit the restaurant later.
- She called me later in the evening.
- As an Adjective (Describing something happening afterward)
- In his later years, he opened multiple restaurants.
- The later editions of the menu included more options.
Why “Later” Is Not a Preposition
- Prepositions (e.g., in, on, under, about) show relationships between words in a sentence.
- “Later” does not introduce a noun or pronoun or establish a relationship between words; it modifies a verb (as an adverb) or a noun (as an adjective).
Thus, “later” is an adverb or adjective, not a preposition.
