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Late
English
Adjective
late, later, latest
- Near the end of a period of time.
- It was late in the evening when we finally arrived.
- Specifically, late in the day.
- It was getting late and I was tired.
- (usually not used comparatively) Associated with the end of a period.
- Late Latin is less fully inflected than classical Latin.
- Not arriving until after an expected time.
- Even though we drove as fast as we could, we were still late.
- (not used comparatively) Euphemism for dead, particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive.
- Her late husband had left her well provided for.
Adverb
late
- After a deadline has passed.
- We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.
Related Terms
- a day late and a dollar short
- latecomer
- lately
- later
- late night
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