Definitions and Examples of late, delayed, tardy
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not on time; arriving, occurring, or done after the scheduled or expected time.
Example
He was late for his meeting because of the traffic jam.
Postponed or rescheduled to a later time than planned.
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
Late or delayed beyond the expected or usual time.
Example
The student was marked tardy for arriving late to class.
Key Differences: late vs delayed vs tardy
- 1Late is a general term that describes not being on time.
- 2Delayed implies that something has been postponed or rescheduled to a later time.
- 3Tardy is a more formal term that describes being late beyond the expected or usual time.
Effective Usage of late, delayed, tardy
- 1Time Management: Use these antonyms to describe punctuality and timeliness.
- 2Transportation: Use these antonyms to describe delays in transportation schedules.
- 3Education: Use tardy to describe students who arrive late to class.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of early describe the opposite of being on time or punctual. Late is a general term, delayed implies postponement, and tardy is a more formal term for being late beyond the expected time. These words can be used to describe punctuality, transportation delays, and tardiness in education.
