after vs. later

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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I’m very confused with these two words.

  1. After 2 years, he went to America.
  2. Two years later, he went to America.

Which is correct?
Please let me know if anyone knows the answer.

Many thanks in advance :slight_smile:

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Hi,
both are correct, they almost mean the same thing.

  1. after 2 years spending in Germany, he went to America.
  2. he graduated in 2005, 2 years later he went to America