late
Translation
late, delayed, deceased
Examples
Sorry I'm late.
Sorry I'm late.
We had a late lunch.
We had a late lunch.
It was the late 1990s.
It was the late 1990s.
Her late husband was a doctor.
Her late husband was a doctor.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) late ((for sth.)) to be not on time for something I was late for work.
late ((in sth.)) near the end of a period of time It happened late in the day.
the late ((sb.)) used to refer to someone who is dead The late king was very popular.
Similar Words
Synonyms: delayed, tardy; Antonyms: early, punctual
Etymology
From Old English 'læt' meaning 'slow, sluggish'.
Memory Tips
Picture a student running to school because the clock shows they are 'late' for class.