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later refered
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "later refered" is not correct in written English; it should be "later referred." You can use it when indicating that something will be mentioned again at a later point in the text.
Example: "The concept will be later referred to in the discussion section of the paper."
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Alternative expressions(4)
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Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
Both ACN and SK-N-BE2(c) cell lines were transfected with 5 μg of the RSV.5IFN- γ (later refered as ACN/IFN-γ and SK/IFN-γ) or RSV.5 (later refered as ACN/neo and SK/neo) using cationic liposomes (DOTAP, Roche, Milano, Italy), according to instructions provided by the manufacturer.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
Model 1 included the three current prognostic factors and was later referred to as the reference model.
Science
(Tom Perkins later referred to the story as a "wet kiss").
News & Media
"That don't help," Thome said later, referring to his past success.
News & Media
The department later referred explicitly to the substance as "the Polish ingredient".
News & Media
The case was later referred to the CPS, which decided to continue with proceedings.
News & Media
He later referred to his "suave, sterling style" on Broadway Hollywoodd to his mind was mere "Hicksville".
News & Media
Others, like pension files assembled years later, referred to a post hospital "near" Fort Williams.
News & Media
Specialized formats such as rhythm and blues, later referred to as urban, also splintered.
Encyclopedias
The GP later referred her to the same London hospital as an emergency case.
News & Media
Later, referring to studies that trace the origins of human life to Africa, she added.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct past participle form: 'referred' instead of "refered".
Common error
Ensure you are using 'referred', with two 'r's, as the past participle of 'refer'. "Refered" is a common misspelling but is grammatically incorrect.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "later refered" is intended to function as an adverbial modifier indicating when an action (referring) took place. However, due to the misspelling, it fails to fulfill this function grammatically. As noted by Ludwig AI, the correct form is 'later referred'.
Frequent in
News & Media
35%
Science
33%
Encyclopedias
32%
Less common in
Wiki
0%
Formal & Business
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "later refered" is a grammatically incorrect form; the correct version is 'later referred'. Ludwig AI underlines this and advises using the proper spelling to maintain grammatical accuracy in your writing. Although there is some occurrences of the incorrect form, it is important to use the correct form, 'later referred', to ensure clear and professional communication. Consider alternatives like "subsequently mentioned" or "referred to later" for variety.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
later mentioned
Uses a direct synonym for 'referred', maintaining a similar level of formality.
subsequently referred to
Adds 'subsequently' to emphasize the time difference, which results in slight formality alteration.
referred to afterward
Rephrases using 'afterward' to indicate a later point in time, changing the sentence structure slightly.
referred to at a later time
More explicitly states the temporal aspect, making the phrase slightly longer.
mentioned later on
Uses 'mentioned' as a simpler alternative, which reduces complexity.
discussed later
Focuses on the 'discussion' aspect, suitable if the context involves a conversation or analysis.
alluded to later
Emphasizes indirect reference or suggestion.
addressed subsequently
Indicates a formal treatment or handling of a topic at a later time.
revisited later
Suggests returning to a topic that was previously discussed.
touched on later
Implies a brief or superficial mention at a subsequent time.
FAQs
What is the correct spelling, "later refered" or later referred?
The correct spelling is 'later referred'. "Later refered" is a misspelling and should be avoided in formal writing.
How can I use "later referred to" in a sentence?
You can use 'later referred to' to indicate that something will be mentioned again at a later point in the text. For example: 'The concept will be "later referred to" in the discussion section of the paper'.
What can I say instead of "later referred to"?
You can use alternatives like "subsequently mentioned" or "referred to later".
Is "later refered" grammatically correct?
No, "later refered" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is 'later referred', with two 'r's in 'referred'.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested