Latecomer: meaning, definitions and examples
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latecomer
[ ˈleɪtˌkʌmər ]
person arriving after the expected time
A latecomer is someone who arrives after the expected or usual time, especially for an event or activity. They may have missed important information or the beginning of the event.
Synonyms
behindhand individual, delayed arrival, tardy person
Examples of usage
- The latecomer missed the opening remarks of the conference.
- She always felt like a latecomer because she arrived after everyone else.
- The teacher reminded the latecomers to be on time for the next class.
- The latecomer struggled to catch up with the rest of the group.
- Being a latecomer, he had to quickly adapt to the situation.
Translations
Translations of the word "latecomer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atrasado
🇮🇳 देर से आने वाला व्यक्ति
🇩🇪 Nachzügler
🇮🇩 terlambat
🇺🇦 спізнився
🇵🇱 spóźnialski
🇯🇵 遅刻者 (ちこくしゃ)
🇫🇷 retardataire
🇪🇸 tardío
🇹🇷 geç kalan
🇰🇷 늦은 사람
🇸🇦 متأخر
🇨🇿 opozdilec
🇸🇰 oneskorenec
🇨🇳 迟到者 (chídàozhě)
🇸🇮 zamudnik
🇮🇸 seintkomandi
🇰🇿 кешігіп келген
🇬🇪 დაგვიანებული
🇦🇿 gecikən
🇲🇽 tardío