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late

Pronunciation: [/leɪt/]

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late: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use late in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “time”

(adjective) when something happens after the expected or planned time. If you arrive after the movie has started, you are late.

Example

I was late for school this morning because I overslept.

Example

She always arrives early, never late for our meetings.

Example

Why were you late for the appointment?

Context: “time”

(adverb) used to describe that an action or event happens after the normal or expected time. It means not on time or after something should have happened.

Example

He finished his homework late last night.

Example

She never finishes her work late; she's always on time.

Example

Did you arrive late to the party?

How to pronounce late

Pronunciation: [/leɪt/]

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