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Definition late in British English

late adjective

adjective
/leɪt/
1

if you are late, you arrive somewhere after the correct or usual time

Example

She phoned to say she'd be late.

Example

He was ten minutes late for school.

Example

We climbed the hill to watch the sunset, but we were too late.

Synonyms and related words
late belatedly overdue
1.1

used about something that happens after the correct or usual time

Example

There is a penalty for late registration.

Example

They're always late with their payments.

Synonyms and related words
late belatedly overdue
1.2

used about something that continues after the time that it usually ends

Example

We got caught in a late meeting and almost missed the start of the film.

Synonyms and related words
late belatedly overdue
2

near the end of a period of time such as a day, month, or season

Example

the late 18th century

Example

These bulbs bloom in late spring.

Example

a girl in her late teens

Synonyms and related words
late belatedly overdue
2.1

near the end of an evening or night

Example

If it weren't so late I would give Donna a call.

Synonyms and related words
last thing (at night) by night/day nocturnal
2.2

done near the end of someone's life or career

Example

The symphony is a late work.

Example

a late Picasso

Synonyms and related words
final ultimate eventual
3

happening at a time just before the present

Example

a late news development

Synonyms and related words
recent just newly
4

used for talking about someone who has died, especially recently

Example

my late aunt

Synonyms and related words
the dead deceased inanimate
Definition late in British English