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Definition late in American English

late adverb

adverb
/leɪt/
1

after the correct or usual time

Example

The trains are running 15 minutes late.

Example

The trees are flowering late this year.

Synonyms and related words
after following since
2

near the end of a period of time such as a day, month, season, or someone's life or career

Example

Stop by late this afternoon.

Example

We plan to visit late in July.

Example

He didn't receive the recognition he deserved until late in life.

Synonyms and related words
late belatedly overdue
2.1

near the end of an evening or night

Example

We won't arrive home until late, so don't wait up for us.

Synonyms and related words
last thing (at night) by night/day nocturnal
Definition late in American English