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LATE

(adj., adverb, adj.sat, noun)
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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)
early8middle10

Of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages

Example: "Late greek"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
early8middle10

At or toward an end or late period or stage of development

Example: "The late phase of feudalism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
later5
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
early8

Late - as an adverb

Later than usual or than expected

Example: "The train arrived late"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belatedly15tardily11
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
early8

To an advanced time

Example: "Deep into the night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deep7

At an advanced age or stage

Example: "She married late"

In the recent past

Example: "He was in paris recently"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lately9latterly11of laterecently13

Late - as an adjective satellite

After the expected or usual time; delayed

Example: "A belated birthday card"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belated10tardy9

Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time

Example: "A late development"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recent8

Having died recently

Example: "Her late husband"

(used especially of persons) of the immediate past

Example: "The former president"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
former11previous13

Late - 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."
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Word Game Points

Is LATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, late is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
LATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is LATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, late is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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