Late

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪt/

Late (adjective)

  1. Happening after the expected or usual time.
  2. Happening near the end of a period of time.
  3. Used to describe someone who has died recently.

Examples

  • The train was late due to the weather.
  • She arrived late for the meeting.

Common collocations: arrive late, late arrival, late stage, late phase, late husband

Late (adverb)

  1. After the planned or usual time.
  2. Near the end of a period of time.

Examples

  • He stayed up late watching movies.
  • The store opens late on weekends.

Synonyms of Late

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Late

  • arriving or happening before the expected time