late

adjective/adverb
/leɪt/

Meaning

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

Example Sentences

He arrived late to the meeting.

Example Expressions

better late than never

Synonyms

tardy, delayed, overdue, unpunctual

Antonyms

early, prompt

Collocations

late arrival, late night, late payment, late fee

More Example Sentences

I’m sorry for being late.

Please call me back later.

I apologize for coming late.

Did you join any clubs lately?

Is it possible to check out an hour late?

Is it possible to check out two hours late?

Is milk boiled with tea, or is it mixed later?

Is sugar boiled with coffee, or is it added later?

Did you join any extra-curricular activities lately?

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Related Vocabularies

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
as much or as many as required
Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
gladly, willingly, or with pleasure

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