Late - definition, pronunciation, transcription
adjective
I'm late for the plane
the train is late
their late quarrel
adverb
we awoke late
the children came late to school
I belatedly wished her a happy birthday
undertook the project late in her career
as late as yesterday she was fine
feeling better of late
Extra examples
It happened in late spring.
A word first recorded in the late 17th century
We had a late spring this year.
Hurry up or we'll be late for school.
Their warning was too late to help him.
I've always been a late riser.
He made a donation to the school in memory of his late wife.
Late in the year he became ill.
It rained late in the day.
Late in his career he moved to the city.
A word first recorded late in the 17th century
They were trailing by a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
The package should be arriving late next week.
He sent in his job application late.
They arrived too late for breakfast.
Word forms
comparative: later
superlative: latest
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