LATE
/leΙͺt/
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Scrabble
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WWF
L(1) A(1) T(1) E(1)
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Definition
/leΙͺt/
noun
- A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.
adjective
- Near the end of a period of time.“It was late in the evening when we finally arrived.”
- Specifically, near the end of the day.“It was getting late and I was tired.”
- (usually not comparable) Associated with the end of a period.“Late Latin is less fully inflected than classical Latin.”
- Not arriving until after an expected time.“Even though we drove as fast as we could, we were still late.”
- Not having had an expected menstrual period.“I'm late, honey. Could you buy a test?”
adverb
- After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.“We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.”
- Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.“Colonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party.”
- Not long ago; just now.
Source: Wiktionary
