LATE
Scrabble letter values: L1A1T1E1 = 4
Definition
- adverb later than usual or than expected. — synonyms: belatedly, tardily
- adverb to an advanced time. — synonyms: deep
- adverb at an advanced age or stage.
- adverb in the recent past. — synonyms: recently, lately, of_late, latterly
- adjective being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time.
- adjective after the expected or usual time. — synonyms: belated, tardy
- adjective of the immediate past or just previous to the present time. — synonyms: late(a), recent
- adjective having died recently. — synonyms: late(a)
- adjective of a later stage in the development of a language or literature.
- adjective at or toward an end or late period or stage of development. — synonyms: later(a)
- adjective (used especially of persons) of the immediate past. — synonyms: former(a), late(a), previous(a)
Examples
- “the train arrived late”
- “we awoke late”
- “the children came late to school”