Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Late.
How to pronounce late:
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Late - as an adjective
Being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
Example: "Late evening"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
early8middle10Late - as an adverb
Later than usual or than expected
Example: "The train arrived late"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belatedly15tardily11Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
early8At an advanced age or stage
Example: "She married late"
In the recent past
Example: "He was in paris recently"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lately9latterly11of laterecently13Late - as an adjective satellite
After the expected or usual time; delayed
Example: "A belated birthday card"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belated10tardy9Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
Example: "A late development"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recent8Having died recently
Example: "Her late husband"
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past
Example: "The former president"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
former11previous13Late - as a noun
A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.
Example Sentences
"I missed the bus because I woke up late."
"The movie started late due to technical difficulties."
"She arrived late to the meeting and missed the beginning."
"The restaurant is open until late at night."
"I received a late response to my email."
Word Game Points
Is LATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, late is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is LATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, late is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is LATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, late is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
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