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Late Definition & Meaning

1. Adjective: occurring or arriving after the expected or usual time.

Example: "i'm sorry i'm late for the meeting."

2. Adverb: after the expected or usual time.

Example: "he arrived late to the party."

3. Adjective: recently deceased.

Example: "the late actor was known for his incredible performances."

4. Noun: the period of time just before the end of a particular time or event.

Example: "the late innings of the baseball game were intense."

5. Adjective: belated or delayed in relation to a particular event or occasion.

Example: "i sent a late birthday card to my friend."

Examples of the word late used in sentences.

  • Did you hear? The movie starts at 9 pm, don't be late!
  • My brother is always late for dinner, it's starting to annoy everyone in the family.
  • Don't stay out too late, it's not safe to walk alone at night.
  • He couldn't attend the dinner as he was working late.
  • She slept late and missed her morning class.
  • She missed the bus and arrived late to work.
  • I am sorry, but I am running late for our meeting.
  • My flight was delayed and I arrived late to the party.
  • I'm sorry I'm late, the bus was delayed.
  • I'm afraid I'll be late for our meeting, there's heavy traffic on the road.
  • It's never too late to start learning a new skill or language.
  • Jane's father is always late for dinner, it drives her mother crazy.
  • They canceled the flight because the crew was running late.
  • I'm sorry I'm late, the traffic was terrible.
  • If you submit your assignment late, you will lose marks.
  • Mark apologized for being late to his friend's wedding ceremony, and promised to make it up to him.
  • The team had to work late into the night to meet the deadline for the project.
  • Despite being late to the meeting, John managed to present a comprehensive report that impressed everyone in the room.
  • Mary missed her flight due to being late, and had to reschedule for the following day.
  • The restaurant had to turn away customers who arrived late, as they had reached maximum seating capacity.
  • My grandfather used to say that it's never too late to start something new and pursue your dreams.
  • The late autumn sun cast long shadows across the forest floor, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
  • It's always better to be fashionably late than to arrive on time and make a bad impression.
  • The late-night noise from the party next door kept me awake for hours, leaving me feeling exhausted the next day.
  • Despite being late for the meeting, John managed to impress everyone with his insightful ideas.
  • He missed the deadline for the job application because he was consistently late in his planning.
  • It's never too late to start pursuing your dreams.
  • Despite working late into the night, she managed to complete the project ahead of schedule.
  • The train was delayed by several hours, causing many passengers to arrive late to their destination.
  • After years of neglect, the old mansion was finally restored to its former glory, albeit years later than originally planned.
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