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late

[leɪt]

late Definition

  • 1happening or arriving after the expected or usual time
  • 2no longer alive
  • 3belonging or taking place far on in a particular time or period

Using late: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "late" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm sorry I'm late for our meeting.

  • Example

    The late actor was known for his incredible performances.

  • Example

    In the late 19th century, many people immigrated to America.

  • Example

    She is always late for class.

late Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using late

  • it is better to do something, even if it is late, than to not do it at all

    Example

    I know I'm late with my assignment, but better late than never, right?

  • a time that is very late at night or early in the morning

    Example

    She was up until the late hours finishing her project.

  • occurring too late to be useful or effective

    Example

    We realized late in the day that we had forgotten an important detail.

Phrases with late

  • used to refer to someone who has recently died

    Example

    The late singer's music will always be remembered.

  • a person who develops later than others in a particular area or way

    Example

    He was a late bloomer in his career, but eventually became very successful.

  • during the late hours of the night

    Example

    She likes to work late at night when it's quiet.

Origins of late

from Old English 'lǣt', meaning 'slow, tardy'

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Summary: late in Brief

The term 'late' [leɪt] refers to things happening or arriving after the expected or usual time, as in 'I'm sorry I'm late for our meeting.' It can also refer to someone who is no longer alive, as in 'The late actor was known for his incredible performances.' Additionally, it can refer to belonging or taking place far on in a particular time or period, as in 'In the late 19th century, many people immigrated to America.' 'Late' extends into phrases like 'better late than never,' and idioms like 'late in the day,' denoting something that is too late to be useful or effective.

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