Late: meaning, definitions and examples
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late
[ leɪt ]
being behind in time
Coming or occurring after the expected or usual time. Synonyms: tardy, delayed, behind schedule.
Synonyms
behind schedule, delayed, tardy
Examples of usage
- He arrived late for the meeting.
- The train was running late.
after the expected or usual time
After the expected, usual, or proper time. Synonyms: belatedly, tardily.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She finished the project late.
- He stayed up late studying for the exam.
the period of time following the expected, usual, or proper time
The period of time following the expected, usual, or proper time. Synonyms: lateness, tardiness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The student was penalized for his late submission.
- We apologize for the late delivery.
Translations
Translations of the word "late" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atrasado
🇮🇳 देर से
🇩🇪 spät
🇮🇩 terlambat
🇺🇦 пізній
🇵🇱 spóźniony
🇯🇵 遅い (おそい)
🇫🇷 en retard
🇪🇸 tarde
🇹🇷 geç
🇰🇷 늦은
🇸🇦 متأخر
🇨🇿 pozdě
🇸🇰 neskoro
🇨🇳 迟到 (chídào)
🇸🇮 pozen
🇮🇸 seinn
🇰🇿 кеш
🇬🇪 გვიან
🇦🇿 gec
🇲🇽 tarde
Word origin
The word 'late' has origins in Old English 'læt'. It has been used to describe being behind in time since the 14th century. The adverb form 'late' to indicate after the expected or usual time has been in use since Middle English. Over time, the word has retained its meaning of delay and lateness in various contexts.
See also: latecomer, lately, lateness, later, latest, prelate.