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Meaning of LATE in English

Coming after the time when due, or after the usual or proper time; not early; slow; tardy; long delayed; as, a late spring.

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    Meaning of LATE in English

    • Coming after the time when due, or after the usual or proper time; not early; slow; tardy; long delayed; as, a late spring.
    • Far advanced toward the end or close; as, a late hour of the day; a late period of life.
    • Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; lately deceased, departed, or gone out of office; as, the late bishop of London; the late administration.
    • Not long past; happening not long ago; recent; as, the late rains; we have received late intelligence.
    • Continuing or doing until an advanced hour of the night; as, late revels; a late watcher.
    • After the usual or proper time, or the time appointed; after delay; as, he arrived late; -- opposed to early.
    • Not long ago; lately.
    • Far in the night, day, week, or other particular period; as, to lie abed late; to sit up late at night.

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