Late (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time; "late evening"; "late 18th century"; "a late movie"; "took a late flight"; "had a late breakfast".
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Examples
- The party went on until the late hours of the morning.
- She took a late train home from work because she had to finish a project.
- The museum is open late on Fridays to accommodate evening visitors.
- The flowers bloomed late this year due to the cold weather.
- He had a late dinner at the restaurant after the concert.
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Meaning 2
Of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages; "Late Greek".
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Meaning 3
At or toward an end or late period or stage of development; "the late phase of feudalism"; "a later symptom of the disease"; "later medical science could have saved the child".
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Meaning 4
After the expected or usual time; delayed; "a belated birthday card"; "I'm late for the plane"; "the train is late"; "tardy children are sent to the principal"; "always tardy in making dental appointments".
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Meaning 5
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past; "the former president"; "our late President is still very active"; "the previous occupant of the White House".
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- Our late president is still remembered fondly by many citizens.
- The late artist's paintings are highly valued by collectors today.
- The family mourned the loss of their late grandmother, who had passed away suddenly.
- The late owner of the company had been a respected figure in the business community.
- The late mayor's legacy continues to shape the city's development.
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Meaning 7
Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time; "a late development"; "their late quarrel"; "his recent trip to Africa"; "in recent months"; "a recent issue of the journal".
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