Later; afterwards — indicating a later time or what happens after an event (often read 'のち' in written/formal contexts).
雨のち晴れの予報です。
The forecast is rain followed by sunshine.
授業ののち、図書館へ行きます。
After class, I'll go to the library.
その知らせを聞いたのち、彼は静かに席を立った。
After hearing the news, he quietly got up from his seat.
The future; later on — often used as 'のちに' with a somewhat formal tone.
のちに彼は町の市長となった。
Later on he became the town mayor.
彼女はのち学者として名を残した。
She later became known as a scholar.
After one's death; used to indicate what happened after someone died.
作家は没後のちに高く評価された。
The writer was highly regarded after his death.
画家の作品は没後のち値が上がった。
The painter's works rose in value after his death.
Archaic: a descendant; offspring (rare in modern usage).
その一族ののちには多くの名士が現れた。
Many distinguished people appeared among that clan's descendants.