later on v/s afterwards

[Deepi21]

Kindly let me know the difference between 'later on' and 'afterwards' with examples please.

[Mister Micawber]

I see no real difference. Afterwards is a bit more formal. No doubt that are a few collocations in which only one of the two works.
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[Deepi21]

Like in this sentence?
"I will call you afterwards"
Later woud be more appropriate here right?
And what is the criteria to judge which one works proper?
Thanks.

[Mister Micawber]

Either will work in your sentence. Criterion: Afterwards is a bit more formal.

I sense that 'afterwards' more often requires a contextual reference to a previous event.
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[Deepi21]

Ok. Thank you :)