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Meaning of late
The primary meaning of the word "late" is being after the expected or usual time.
Etymology of late
The word "late" originated from Old English "læt", which is also the source of the Modern English word "late", and is related to the word "lætan", meaning "to let" or "to allow", and also to the Latin word "latus", the past participle of "ferre", meaning "to bear" or "to carry", and the Latin word "las", meaning "weary" or "tired", and is also related to the Old Norse word "lætr", meaning "slow" or "slack".
Synonyms
delayed
tardy
behind
overdue
belated
postponed
slow
sluggish
lagging
backward
behindhand
remiss
neglectful
dilatory
loitering
dawdling
lingering
procrastinating
hesitant
slack
lethargic
inactive
dormant
inactive
moribund
dormant
slothful
indolent
lazy
sluggish
torpid
apathetic
indifferent
unconcerned
lackadaisical
cavalier
nonchalant
insouciant
laid-back
relaxed
unhurried
leisurely
latecomer
straggler
Definitions
- Happening or done after the expected or usual time
- Deceased or recently dead
- Coming or occurring near the end of a period of time or a process
- In a stage of development or growth that is near the end of a process
Usage Examples
- The bus arrived late due to traffic congestion.
- She was late for her job interview and missed the opportunity.
- The late professor was remembered for his contributions to the field.
- The company will announce its late quarterly earnings next week.