English dictionary
late
/l/eI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
ExamplesLate evening.
Late 18th century.
A late movie.
Took a late flight.
Had a late breakfast.
Antonyms middleSource: WordNet 3.0
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of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages
ExamplesLate Greek.
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at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
ExamplesThe late phase of feudalism.
A later symptom of the disease.
Later medical science could have saved the child.
Synonyms laterSource: WordNet 3.0
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Coming after the time when due, or after the usual or proper time; not early; slow; tardy; long delayed; as, a <i>late</i> spring.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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later than usual or than expected
ExamplesThe train arrived late.
We awoke late.
The children came late to school.
I belatedly wished her a happy birthday.
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to an advanced time
ExamplesTalked late into the evening.
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at an advanced age or stage
ExamplesShe married late.
Undertook the project late in her career.
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in the recent past
ExamplesLately the rules have been enforced.
As late as yesterday she was fine.
Feeling better of late.
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After the usual or proper time, or the time appointed; after delay; as, he arrived <i>late</i>; -- opposed to <i>early</i>.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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after the expected or usual time; delayed
ExamplesA belated birthday card.
I'm late for the plane.
The train is late.
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of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
ExamplesA late development.
Their late quarrel.
Synonyms recentSource: WordNet 3.0
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having died recently
ExamplesHer late husband.
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(used especially of persons) of the immediate past
ExamplesOur late President is still very active.
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