The farewell joins see you, a way of saying that people will meet again, with later, a time after now.
Friendly goodbye
social
neutral
Said when leaving someone, often with the expectation of seeing them again later.
Examples
- See you later, Sam. I have to catch the bus.
- She waved and called see you later from the door.
- "See you later," he said as the class ended.
- I sent a quick see you later before leaving the chat.
- They said see you later and walked to the station.