Late
Pronunciation: /ˈleɪt/
Late (adjective)
- Happening after the expected or usual time.
- Happening near the end of a period of time.
- 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)
- After the planned or usual time.
- Near the end of a period of time.
Examples
- He stayed up late watching movies.
- The store opens late on weekends.