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Late (Adjective)

Meaning¹

Of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages; "Late Greek".

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Lateness (noun)

Meaning²

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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Lateness (noun)

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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All adjective clusters.

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Lateness (noun)

Meaning⁴

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".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

Middle
Early

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Lateness (noun)

Meaning⁵

(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".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

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Meaning⁶

Having died recently; "her late husband".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning⁷

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".