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late Definition and Meaning in English (late definition)

adjective
Synonyms:delayedtardyoverdue
Quick Answer • Definition

Late definition: Arriving, happening, or done after the expected, proper, or usual time.

Definitions of Late

  1. 1adjective

    Arriving, happening, or done after the expected, proper, or usual time.

  2. 2adverb

    After the usual or expected time.

  3. 3adjective

    Happening or existing near the end of a period of time or a person's life.

Example Sentences

formal

“I apologize for being late to the meeting.”

casual

“The train arrived late due to heavy snow.”

formal

“He was a great artist in his late career.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounlateness
adverblately
comparativelater
superlativelatest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

better late than neveridiom

It is better to do something late than not at all.

of lateexpression

Recently; in recent times.

stay up latecollocation

To go to bed later than usual.

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What is the meaning of Late in English?▼
Late definition: Arriving, happening, or done after the expected, proper, or usual time.
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'Late' translates to 'late' in English. Late definition: Arriving, happening, or done after the expected, proper, or usual time.
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